Cargo Flight Overweight Accident at Nelkan Airport (CCCP-35002)

Incident Overview and Flight Details A single-engine aircraft operating a cargo flight departed from Nelkan Airport with a destination of Odola. The flight was intended to transport cargo, but the aircraft encountered operational difficulties immediately after leaving the ground. ## Accident Sequence Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft experienced significant challenges in gaining altitude. The flight path subsequently led the aircraft into the tops of trees. Following this impact, the aircraft entered a stall and crashed into hilly terrain at an elevation of 250 meters. ## Casualties and Damage Both pilots aboard the aircraft sustained injuries during the crash. The single-engine aircraft was destroyed as a result of the impact and subsequent crash into the hilly terrain. ## Official Investigation Findings The official accident investigation determined that the total weight of the aircraft at the time of the accident exceeded the maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) by 661 kilograms. This overweight condition was identified as the probable cause of the accident.