Flight Planning and Crew
On 2 August 2010, a transport-communications flight was planned for the An-24RV aircraft, registration RA-46524, operated by OOO PKF KATEKAVIA. The crew consisted of four members: a captain (commander), a second pilot, a flight engineer, and a flight attendant. The flight was scheduled to depart at 13:30 UTC from Krasnoyarsk to Igarka and then return to Krasnoyarsk.
Contract and Load
The flight was performed under a contract with OOO SiAT-Travel (contract No. CHR/064-10 dated 30 July 2010). According to the contract, passenger transport was only planned for the Igarka–Krasnoyarsk leg. On the Krasnoyarsk–Igarka segment, ticket sales were open and cargo from OOO Rotex-S was carried. The actual load totaled 3,412 kg, comprising 10 adult passengers, one child, 206 kg of baggage, and 2,426 kg of cargo. The cargo included 900 kg of food products, 1,366 kg of construction materials, and 160 kg of equipment. Cargo was stowed on the first four rows of passenger seats, in accordance with the operator's instructions for transporting commercial loads in soft packaging within passenger cabins. Passengers occupied seats from rows 7 to 10.
Weight and Balance
The takeoff weight and center of gravity for the actual takeoff conditions were within the limits specified in the An-24 flight manual (sections 2.1 and 2.2). The takeoff weight was 22,400 kg, and the center of gravity was at 24.5% of the mean aerodynamic chord (MAC).
Crew Preparation
The crew completed all mandatory pre-flight preparation procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements. Their preparation and qualification were deemed appropriate for the flight objectives. All crew members had repeatedly flown this route both during the day and at night and were familiar with the specifics of the Igarka aerodrome area.
Aircraft Condition
No remarks were noted regarding the aircraft's operation or its systems. The aircraft was serviced by the technical staff of ZAO Aviation Technical Center at the airport.