Accident Details
The crew was conducting a test flight from Moscow to Ashgabat with an intermediate stop at Tashkent Airport. Takeoff was attempted with a total weight near the maximum takeoff weight (MTOW). After liftoff, the aircraft nosed up, then lost speed and altitude. At a height of 4-5 meters, it struck a concrete wall, stalled, and crashed in flames. Ten crew members were killed, and seven others were injured. The aircraft was destroyed.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft was the first prototype, built in 1962. It had made its first successful test flight on January 2, 1963. No further details about the aircraft's type, registration, or engine configuration are provided in the source.