Fatal Overweight Landing at Aldan Airport (RA-67656)

Accident Overview and Outcome During final approach to Aldan Airport, the aircraft was traveling at 196 km/h when the crew extended the flaps to 42°. The aircraft then adopted a 42.5° nose-up attitude. The crew elected to perform a go-around, but as the speed dropped to 52 km/h, the aircraft stalled and crashed 273 metres short of the runway and 160 metres to the left of its extended centreline. The aircraft was destroyed by impact forces, and all 24 occupants were killed. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the total weight of the aircraft was 623 kilos above its maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) while departing Yakutsk Airport and 550 kilos above its maximum landing weight upon arrival at Aldan Airport. More than 400 kilos of baggage were placed in the rear compartment, causing the center of gravity (CofG) to be outside permissible limits.