Accident Overview
A single-engine aircraft operating a charter flight from Bulun to Tiksi crashed in a field shortly after takeoff. The airplane carried three crew members, 21 schoolboys, and three bags of fish. Prior to departure, the copilot and flight engineer informed the captain that the aircraft was overloaded, but the captain decided to proceed with takeoff. After rotation, while climbing to a height of 20–25 meters, the airplane nosed up and reached a critical angle of attack. The captain attempted an emergency landing, but control was lost and the airplane crashed. All 24 occupants sustained injuries, and the aircraft was destroyed.
Sequence of Events
The flight was a charter from Bulun to Tiksi. Before takeoff, the copilot and flight engineer expressed concerns about the aircraft being overloaded. Despite this, the captain made the decision to take off. During the initial climb, at an altitude of 20 to 25 meters, the aircraft's nose pitched up excessively, leading to a critical angle of attack. The captain then attempted to perform an emergency landing, but control was lost, resulting in the aircraft crashing in a field.
Occupants and Damage
The aircraft was carrying three crew members and 21 schoolboys, along with a load consisting of three bags of fish. All 24 occupants were injured in the crash. The aircraft was destroyed.
Probable Cause
According to the official investigation, the probable cause was poor flight preparation on the part of the captain and wrong decisions.