What happened
During a flight departing from Lugovoi, the aircraft experienced significant aerodynamic issues immediately following liftoff. The cargo load included 50 bags of fish, each weighing 25 kilograms, along with additional miscellaneous items. As the plane attempted to climb, it struggled to gain sufficient altitude and maintained an inadequate airspeed. During this phase of flight, the aircraft entered a right-hand roll, subsequently lost altitude, and impacted the ground. The status of the occupants remains unconfirmed.
Findings
Investigations into the accident revealed that the aircraft was operating with an excessive load. Specifically, it was determined that the total weight of the plane was 1,200 kilograms above its maximum takeoff weight (MTOW).