What happened
During a departure from the Barysh airfield, a flight operated without a co-pilot proceeded with 23 passengers on board, noting that 16 of these individuals lacked valid tickets. Shortly after the aircraft left the ground, it failed to gain sufficient altitude. The aircraft type struck treetops during its inability to climb and subsequently crashed in a heavily wooded region situated approximately 3 km from the airport.
The impact resulted in a post-crash fire that completely destroyed the airframe. While there were no fatalities, all 24 occupants sustained injuries during the accident.
Findings
Investigations into the accident determined that the aircraft was operating significantly above its maximum takeoff weight. This excessive weight caused the plane to stall immediately following lift-off, preventing a successful climb.