On December 23, 1977, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration CCCP-02708) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Ekimchan, Russia in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The aircraft was operating with a total weight that exceeded its maximum allowable takeoff weight. 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.
An unidentified aircraft crashed in the vicinity of Ekimchan under circumstances involving an aircraft weight exceeding its maximum allowable limits.
What happened
An aviation accident occurred in the region near Ekimchan when an aircraft went down during flight. While the specific sequence of events leading to the impact remains under investigation, it has been established that there were no fatalities or injuries resulting from the event.
Findings
Preliminary reports regarding the crash indicate a significant operational discrepancy involving the weight of the aircraft. Specifically, investigations suggest that at the time of the accident, the total weight of the aircraft was above its maximum takeoff weight (MTOW). This condition of being overweight during the flight phase is identified as a critical factor in the incident.
Probable cause
The aircraft was operating with a total weight that exceeded its maximum allowable takeoff weight.
What happened in the 23 Dec 1977 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident near Ekimchan, Russia?
An unidentified aircraft crashed in the vicinity of Ekimchan under circumstances involving an aircraft weight exceeding its maximum allowable limits.
Were there any fatalities in the 23 Dec 1977 PZL-Mielec AN-2 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 23 Dec 1977 involved a PZL-Mielec AN-2, registration CCCP-02708, operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines, at Ekimchan, Russia.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The aircraft was operating with a total weight that exceeded its maximum allowable takeoff weight.
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