Incident Overview
Date: Monday 24 November 1958
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-2T
Owner/operator: Aeroflot, Magadan Civil Aviation Directorate
Registration Number: CCCP-L5676
Location: Anadyr –
ÿ Russia
Phase of Flight: Initial climb
Status: Destroyed
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 4
Component Affected: An-2 aircraftAn-2 aircraft
Category: Accident
A An-2 transport aircraft experienced a loss of control during a climb, resulting in a crash landing due to a cargo slide. The pilot lost control at a significant altitude.A An-2 transport aircraft experienced a loss of control during a climb, resulting in a crash landing due to a cargo slide. The pilot lost control at a significant altitude.
Description
The airplane was on a transport flight from the airstrip at Anadyr settlement to Anadyr airport when the cargo (880 kg) which had not been properly fixed in the cabin slid towards the rear during the initial climb. The angle of attack increased, causing the aircraft to lose speed. The pilot lost control at a height of some 35-40 metres. The An-2 banked to the left and crash-landed, both pilots and both passengers were injured.
Source of Information
https://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phphttps://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phpPrimary Cause
Cargo slide during initial climb, resulting in loss of control and subsequent crash landing.Cargo slide during initial climb, resulting in loss of control and subsequent crash landing.Share on:
