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Shortly after takeoff from Novaya Derevnya, while climbing to a height of about 10 metres, the aircraft rolled to the left to an angle of 35°, lost height and crashed into trees located 145 metres further. Both pilots were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

The aircraft stalled during initial climb because snow and ice/frost remained on the wings, tail and fuselage. The following factors were identified:
- The crew failed to inspect the aircraft prior to takeoff,
- The crew failed to prepare the flight according to published procedures,
- The crew failed to proceed to an appropriate pre-takeoff deicing/cleaning.

Crash of a PZL-Mielec AN-2R in Lipetsk

Date & Time: Jun 24, 1997

Type of aircraft:

PZL-Mielec AN-2

Operator:

Lipetsk Aviation Enterprise

Registration:

RA-68063

Flight Phase:

Flight

Flight Type:

Spraying (Agricultural)

Survivors:

Yes

Site:

Plain, Valley

Schedule:

Lipetsk - Lipetsk

MSN:

1G193-33

YOM:

1981

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Circumstances:

The aircraft was engaged in a spraying mission on behalf of the Dobrinsky farm in Lipetsk. In flight, the captain noted problems with the elevator control tabs and decided to return to his base for controls. While the captain and the mechanic were occupied, the copilot decided to take off alone. Few minutes after departure, the aircraft struck the concrete block of an electric pole (12 metres high) and crashed in a field. The pilot escaped uninjured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Probable cause:

The decision of the copilot to perform a solo flight without permission with an aircraft which apparently had technical problems.