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1990-10-20: Tupolev TU-154 (CCCP-85268) — Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines — Kutaisi, Georgia

Kutaisi, GeorgiaTakeoff (climb)

On October 20, 1990, a Tupolev TU-154 (registration CCCP-85268) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Kutaisi, Georgia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Poor flight preparation on part of the crew and ground operations. The following factors were reported: - The total weight of the aircraft was well above the MTOW, - The CofG was too far forward, out of the envelope, - The crew failed to identify the… This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During takeoff, the aircraft failed to rotate at 255 km/h. The captain aborted and braked, but the aircraft overran 781 meters, losing a main gear. All 173 occupants evacuated; 11 injured. The aircraft was overloaded and the center of gravity was out of the envelope.

Accident Summary

A commercial aircraft suffered a runway overrun during an aborted takeoff. The aircraft was destroyed in the accident. All 173 occupants evacuated the aircraft, with 11 sustaining injuries.

Sequence of Events

During the takeoff roll, at a speed of 255 km/h, the captain initiated rotation. The aircraft failed to respond. The captain then decided to abandon the takeoff and began an emergency braking maneuver. The aircraft was unable to stop within the remaining runway distance. It overran, losing one main landing gear, and came to rest 781 meters beyond the runway end.

Findings

Investigation revealed that the aircraft was overloaded, with a total weight well above the maximum takeoff weight (MTOW). The center of gravity (CofG) was too far forward, outside the permissible envelope. Under these conditions, rotation was impossible. The crew failed to identify the situation in due time.

Probable cause

Poor flight preparation on part of the crew and ground operations. The following factors were reported: - The total weight of the aircraft was well above the MTOW, - The CofG was too far forward, out of the envelope, - The crew failed to identify the situation in due time.
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