Aircraft takeoff accident involving high angle of attack

No fatalities • Anadyr, Russia • Takeoff (climb)

An aircraft experienced a critical angle of attack during its takeoff roll, resulting in a runway excursion and significant damage.

What happened

During the initial takeoff phase, the co-pilot initiated rotation once the aircraft reached a speed of 290 km/h. Shortly after liftoff, the aircraft attained an altitude of approximately 7 metres before beginning a slight left bank of 3.5 degrees. After traveling a distance of 665 metres, the aircraft encountered a critical angle of attack, causing the nose to pitch up to 35 degrees.

At the moment the aircraft returned to the runway surface, the landing gear had just begun the retraction process. The impact caused the aircraft to slide on its belly, eventually coming to a stop 270 metres from the initial touchdown point, roughly 120 metres to the left of the runway centerline.

Findings

All 25 occupants were successfully rescued from the wreckage.
The incident resulted in two serious injuries.
The primary factor in the loss of control was the aircraft entering a critical angle of attack during the climb.
The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.

Probable cause

The aircraft entered a critical angle of attack during the takeoff climb, leading to a loss of lift and subsequent runway excursion.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1997-01-25 Ilyushin II-76 accident near Anadyr, Russia?

An aircraft experienced a critical angle of attack during its takeoff roll, resulting in a runway excursion and significant damage.

Were there any fatalities in the 1997-01-25 Ilyushin II-76 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1997-01-25 involved a Ilyushin II-76, registration RA-76834, operated by Voronezh Aircraft Production Association - VASO Airlines, at Anadyr, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?