Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 18 May 2004
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-2P
Owner/operator: Araiavia
Registration Number: UN-70276
Location: Bozoy –
ÿ Kazakhstan
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 12
Component Affected: Antonov 2 aircraftAntonov 2 aircraft
Category: Accident
An Antonov 2 aircraft experienced a stall and subsequent crash during takeoff. The aircraft’s load distribution was deemed insufficient, resulting in a center of gravity outside its operational limits. Furthermore, the aircraft was operating on AI-96 gasoline, a fuel not typically used in aviation operations.An Antonov 2 aircraft experienced a stall and subsequent crash during takeoff. The aircraft’s load distribution was deemed insufficient, resulting in a center of gravity outside its operational limits. Furthermore, the aircraft was operating on AI-96 gasoline, a fuel not typically used in aviation operations.
Description
The Antonov 2 stalled and crashed on takeoff. It appeared that the load distribution placed the centre of gravity outside the limits. Also, the aircraft had been serviced using AI-96 motor gasoline instead of aviation fuel.
Primary Cause
Load distribution outside limits during takeoff.Load distribution outside limits during takeoff.Share on:
