Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R in Tomuzlovskoye: 3 killed
Date & Time:
Apr 16, 2000 at 0845 LT
Operator:
Registration:
RA-33443
Survivors:
No
Schedule:
Tomuzlovskoye - Tomuzlovskoye
MSN:
1G227-53
YOM:
1988
Crew on board:
2
Crew fatalities:
Pax on board:
1
Pax fatalities:
Other fatalities:
Total fatalities:
3
Circumstances:
After takeoff from Tomuzlovskoye, while climbing to a height of about 20-30 metres, the aircraft stalled from the tail. It rolled to the left then stalled and crashed, bursting into flames. All three occupants, two pilots and one mechanic, were killed.
Probable cause:
The aircraft stalled following a super critical angle of attack during initial climb for unknown reasons, possibly following interferences in the aircraft control.
