Narrative:
The pilot started the take-off run before all skydivers were seated. Some skydivers were thrown into the back of the aircraft, causing the centre of gravity to move beyond the rear limit. The aircraft stalled and crash-landed, suffering substantial damage. The pilot and all 10 skydivers escaped unhurt.
Loss of control
| Status: | |
| Date: | Thursday 21 January 1993 |
| Type: |  Antonov An-2T |
| Operator: | DOSAAF |
| Registration: | 26 black |
| MSN: | 1G236-01 |
| First flight: | |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 10 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 11 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Moscow-Tushino Airport ( Russia)
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| Phase: | Takeoff (TOF) |
| Nature: | Parachuting |
| Departure airport: | Moscow-Tushino Airport (UUUS), Russia |
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The pilot started the take-off run before all skydivers were seated. Some skydivers were thrown into the back of the aircraft, causing the centre of gravity to move beyond the rear limit. The aircraft stalled and crash-landed, suffering substantial damage. The pilot and all 10 skydivers escaped unhurt.
Classification:
Centre of Gravity outside limits Loss of control
Sources:
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