Accident Overview
An aircraft departed from runway 13 at Minsk-2 Airport. Six seconds after takeoff, while climbing to an altitude of 35 meters at a speed of 325 km/h, the left engine lost power and failed. The crew continued the climb to 220 meters, maintaining a speed of 325 km/h, at which point the right engine also lost power and failed.
The pilot-in-command attempted an emergency landing. However, the aircraft struck trees and crashed in a wooded area located 10,100 meters from the airport, bursting into flames. The wreckage was discovered 3 hours and 15 minutes after the accident.
Casualties and Damage
The accident resulted in 58 fatalities, including three crew members, and 22 injuries.
Probable Cause
According to the official investigation, the aircraft remained parked on the apron at Minsk-2 Airport for approximately one week before the flight and was not deiced prior to takeoff. During the initial climb, ice detached from both wings and entered both engines, causing them to flame out.