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Overloaded Aircraft Forced to Land Near Baykit After Power Loss (CCCP-55710)

Baykit, RussiaTakeoff (climb)

On July 4, 1985, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-55710) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Baykit, Russia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: It was determined that the aircraft was overloaded. The weight and balance sheet was incorrect (1,000 kilos instead of 1,300 kilos) and the total weight of the aircraft was 240 kilos above the MTOW. Also, the CofG was well beyond the aft limit. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

An overloaded single-engine aircraft lost power shortly after takeoff from Baykit, leading to an emergency landing in a field. All three occupants sustained minor injuries; the aircraft was destroyed.

Incident Overview

Shortly after departing from Baykit, a single-engine aircraft experienced serious difficulty in gaining altitude, followed by a loss of engine power. The crew attempted to return to the airport but was forced to execute an emergency landing in an open field located a few hundred meters beyond the end of the runway.

Occupants and Damage

All three occupants escaped with minor injuries. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.

Weight and Balance Issues

Investigation revealed that the aircraft was overloaded at the time of the accident. The weight and balance sheet submitted was incorrect, indicating a takeoff weight of 1,000 kilos instead of the actual 1,300 kilos. The total weight exceeded the maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) by 240 kilos. Furthermore, the center of gravity (CofG) was positioned well beyond the aft limit.

Probable cause

It was determined that the aircraft was overloaded. The weight and balance sheet was incorrect (1,000 kilos instead of 1,300 kilos) and the total weight of the aircraft was 240 kilos above the MTOW. Also, the CofG was well beyond the aft limit.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 4 Jul 1985 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Baykit, Russia?

An overloaded single-engine aircraft lost power shortly after takeoff from Baykit, leading to an emergency landing in a field. All three occupants sustained minor injuries; the aircraft was destroyed.

Were there any fatalities in the 4 Jul 1985 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 4 Jul 1985 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-55710, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Baykit, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

It was determined that the aircraft was overloaded. The weight and balance sheet was incorrect (1,000 kilos instead of 1,300 kilos) and the total weight of the aircraft was 240 kilos above the MTOW. Also, the CofG was well beyond the aft limit.

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