No fatalities

Takeoff Abort and Overrun at Arkhangelsk-Talaghi Airport Due to Unlocked Rudder (CCCP-75552)

Arkhangelsk, RussiaTakeoff (climb)

On August 27, 1966, an Ilyushin II-18 (registration CCCP-75552) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Arkhangelsk, Russia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew failed to prepare the flight according to checklist and forgot to unlock the rudder prior to takeoff. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During takeoff at Arkhangelsk-Talaghi Airport, the crew encountered control problems due to an unlocked rudder. The captain aborted takeoff but the aircraft overran the runway, injuring ten passengers. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Incident

During the takeoff run at Arkhangelsk-Talaghi Airport, the flight crew experienced control problems with the aircraft. The airplane became unstable, prompting the captain to abort the takeoff. An emergency brake maneuver was initiated, but the aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance. It overran the runway and came to rest.

Injuries

Ten passengers sustained injuries. The remaining 111 occupants on board were reported unhurt.

Damage

The aircraft sustained heavy structural damage and was considered beyond repair.

Probable Cause

According to the official investigation, the probable cause was that the crew failed to prepare the flight according to the checklist and forgot to unlock the rudder prior to takeoff.