Accident Overview
A cargo flight from Salekhard to Tarko-Sale ended in a crash shortly after takeoff. The aircraft was carrying six crew members and a load of 11 tons of cement. The takeoff rotation occurred after a ground roll of 1,250 meters. Immediately after becoming airborne, the airplane assumed a steep nose-high attitude with an angle of attack of 20°. It then banked to the right and, one minute later, struck the ground in a field located 1,800 meters beyond the runway threshold. One crew member was rescued; the other five occupants were killed.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the probable cause was the crew's failure to properly prepare the flight and to follow the pre-takeoff checklist. The takeoff was performed with the flaps still retracted, which caused the airplane to stall after rotation.