Incident Overview
An aircraft operated on behalf of the Soviet Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVD) was conducting a flight from Pevek to Magadan with an intermediate stop at Nizhniye Kresty. The takeoff from Nizhniye Kresty Airport was attempted at night on a runway covered with light snow.
Accident Sequence
After rotation, during the initial climb, the airplane banked to the left. The left wing passed just over a parked Antonov An-2. Subsequently, the aircraft turned to the right and crashed into a mound. All four crew members were evacuated safely. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
Investigation Findings
The official investigation determined the probable cause. The aircraft stalled during the initial climb due to an insufficient takeoff speed, which resulted from a wrong departure configuration by the flying crew. Additionally, the pilot-in-command's reaction to the stall was incorrect, considered a contributory factor.