Antonov AN-2 crash, Nov 1, 1969 (5 killed), Kazalinsk Kyz...
Antonov AN-2 accident on November 1, 1969 near Kazalinsk Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan with 5 fatalities. Cause: Overloading and high angle of attack leading...
- Date: November 1, 1969
- Aircraft: Antonov AN-2
- Location: Kazalinsk Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan
- Fatalities: 5
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Overloading and high angle of attack leading to tail stall (per input circumstances)
An Aeroflot Antonov An 2 departing Kazalinsk with 12 extra passengers beyond the booked load, plus extra cargo and baggage, adopted a high angle of attack while climbing and the tail stalled. It crashed 65 m left of the runway. Five people died in total and 25 were injured, and the aircraft was destroyed.