What happened
While performing the takeoff roll at Arkhangelsk-Talaghi Airport, the flight crew encountered unexpected issues with the aircraft's controls. Recognizing that the aircraft was unstable during the maneuver, the captain initiated an aborted takeoff by applying emergency braking.
Despite the attempt to stop, the plane could not halt before the end of the available runway. The resulting excursion led to the aircraft leaving the paved surface and coming to a stop after an overrun. The incident resulted in 10 injuries among the passengers, while the remaining 111 people on board were not harmed. Due to the extent of the structural damage sustained during the event, the aircraft was declared a total loss.
Findings
Investigations into the accident revealed that the crew did not complete the necessary flight preparations as outlined in the standard checklists. Specifically, the investigation determined that the rudder had been left in an unlocked state prior to the start of the takeoff sequence.