On December 5, 1995, a PZL-Mielec AN-2 (registration RA-17725) operated by Kotlasavia was involved in an aviation accident near Verkhnyaya Toyma, Russia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: It was determined that the aircraft was overloaded. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A).
During initial climb, the crew struggled to gain height. An emergency landing was attempted, but the aircraft crashed in an open field three minutes after takeoff. Four occupants were uninjured, 11 were injured, and the aircraft was destroyed.
Incident
Shortly after takeoff, during initial climb, the crew encountered difficulties in gaining height. They elected to make an emergency landing, but the aircraft crashed in an open field approximately three minutes after departure. The wreckage was located 500 meters from the runway end.
Casualties and Damage
Four occupants escaped uninjured, while 11 others sustained injuries. The aircraft was written off due to the damage.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the aircraft was overloaded, which contributed to the inability to maintain climb performance and led to the crash.