What happened
During a departure from Khanty-Mansiysk Airport, an Antonov An-2 experienced significant issues maintaining altitude. As the aircraft attempted to climb, it failed to reach the necessary height and lacked sufficient airspeed. The plane subsequently collided with trees situated beyond the runway threshold, leading to a stall and a subsequent crash. While the impact caused the aircraft to be destroyed, all 35 occupants managed to evacuate the wreckage. Among the passengers and crew, there were several reported injuries.
Findings
Investigations into the accident revealed that the flight was operating under unsafe weight conditions. The crew proceeded with the takeoff despite having 33 passengers on board, a load that exceeds the certified passenger capacity for this aircraft type. Crucially, it was determined that the total weight of the aircraft exceeded its maximum takeoff weight (MTOW), making a successful climb impossible under the circumstances.