Accident Details
On takeoff roll at Monrovia-Roberts International Airport, the aircraft reached V2 speed, at which the captain elected to continue the takeoff. However, the aircraft failed to rotate. The crew rejected the takeoff and initiated emergency braking. Unable to stop within the remaining runway distance, the aircraft overran the runway at a speed of 200 km/h and collided with a drainage ditch.
Damage and Injuries
The impact tore off the nose gear and collapsed the right main landing gear. The aircraft came to rest 487 meters past the runway end and was damaged beyond repair. All six crew members on board escaped with minor injuries.
Investigative Findings
The official investigation determined that ground personnel at Monrovia Airport failed to follow the agreement signed with Aeroflot regarding ground handling, export cargo transportation, and calculation. At the time of the accident, the total weight of the aircraft was 6,604 kilograms above the maximum takeoff weight (MTOW), and the center of gravity (CofG) was 18% too far forward of the permissible value. In such conditions, the aircraft was unable to take off.