Aircraft Destroyed on Takeoff from Leshukonskoye (CCCP-84771)

Incident Overview and Outcome An aircraft was destroyed during a takeoff attempt from Leshukonskoye. The aircraft crashed shortly after liftoff and came to rest in a ravine. All occupants survived the incident, but the aircraft was damaged beyond repair. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or location beyond the departure point of Leshukonskoye. ## Contributing Factors The investigation identified that the aircraft was operating with its maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) exceeded. Additionally, the center of gravity was out of the allowable envelope, positioned too far aft. These factors contributed to the crash shortly after liftoff. ## Official Findings The official probable cause of the accident was determined to be overweight.