Incident Overview
Date: Friday 14 March 1941
Aircraft Type: Tupolev G-2
Owner/operator: Aeroflot / Uzbekistan
Registration Number: CCCP-L1496
Location: 6 km N of Begovat –
ÿ Uzbekistan
Phase of Flight: En route
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 6 / Occupants: 6
Component Affected: Aircraft structure and control systems.Aircraft structure and control systems.
Category: Accident
A commercial aircraft experienced a severe turbulence event at a high altitude of approximately 200-250 meters. The aircraft lost 70-90 meters in altitude during the climb, resulting in a crash.A commercial aircraft experienced a severe turbulence event at a high altitude of approximately 200-250 meters. The aircraft lost 70-90 meters in altitude during the climb, resulting in a crash.
Description
The aircraft was caught by severe turbulence while flying at a height of some 200-250 metres. First the aircraft lost 70-90 meters altitude, forcing the pilot to initiate a climb to their initial altitude. The stalled while climbing and crashed.
Primary Cause
Severe turbulence during a climb.Severe turbulence during a climb.Share on:
