Narrative:
The An-2 operated on a flight from the airstrip at Bolshaya Indra Lake to Verkhnyaya Salda. The maximum takeoff weight was exceeded by 170 kg and the centre of gravity was too far aft. An intoxicated captain and an intoxicated passenger were at the controls at the time of the crash. The 2nd pilot was in the passenger cabin. The aircraft stalled at a height of some 15 metres, crashed, and caught fire.
Centre of Gravity outside limits
Loss of control
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| Status: | |
| Date: | Saturday 27 June 1970 |
| Time: | 18:00 |
| Type: |  Antonov An-2 |
| Operator: | MOM NIITP |
| Registration: | CCCP-93925 |
| MSN: | 15747314 |
| First flight: | 1955 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 8953 |
| Crew: | Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 2 |
| Passengers: | Fatalities: 9 / Occupants: 14 |
| Total: | Fatalities: 10 / Occupants: 16 |
| Aircraft damage: | Damaged beyond repair |
| Location: | Bolshaya Indra Lake Airstrip ( Russia)
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| Phase: | Takeoff (TOF) |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | ? |
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The An-2 operated on a flight from the airstrip at Bolshaya Indra Lake to Verkhnyaya Salda. The maximum takeoff weight was exceeded by 170 kg and the centre of gravity was too far aft. An intoxicated captain and an intoxicated passenger were at the controls at the time of the crash. The 2nd pilot was in the passenger cabin. The aircraft stalled at a height of some 15 metres, crashed, and caught fire.
Classification:
Flightcrew member's alcohol, drug usageCentre of Gravity outside limits
Loss of control
Sources:
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