What happened
On July 16, 2016, at approximately 1024 UTC, a Cessna 172K, bearing registration RA-67480, was performing a takeoff from Valday-Avia Airfield in Valday, Novgorod, Russia. During the takeoff roll, the aircraft experienced a runway excursion. The accident resulted in 3 minor injuries to the pilot and two passengers. The aircraft sustained substantial damage during the event.