Skydiving Aircraft Crash at Tushino Airport (26 black)

Incident Overview and Location The incident occurred during a skydiving mission departing from Tushino Airport. The aircraft was involved in a crash that resulted in damage beyond repair, though all individuals on board survived without injury. ## Sequence of Events The pilot initiated the takeoff run before all skydivers were properly seated. As a result, the passengers were thrown into the rear of the cabin. At the moment of liftoff, the aircraft's center of gravity was outside the acceptable envelope, positioned too far aft. This condition caused the aircraft to stall, leading to the crash. ## Casualties and Damage The pilot and all 10 passengers escaped the aircraft unhurt. The aircraft sustained damage that was classified as beyond repair. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that for unknown reasons, the pilot precipitated the takeoff procedure.