What happened
During the takeoff roll at Arkhangelsk-Talagi Airport, an aircraft reached a speed of 160 km/h when the captain attempted to rotate. However, the plane failed to lift off the runway. Rather than aborting the takeoff immediately, the pilot continued the maneuver and instructed the co-pilot to investigate the cause of the malfunction.
After traveling 2,250 meters along the runway, the aircraft overran the pavement and entered a field of bushes, continuing for an additional 314 meters. The path of the aircraft then intersected with a localizer antenna and a small structure located 116 meters further down the trajectory. The plane remained out of control for another 55 meters before striking a concrete pillar. The impact and subsequent fire resulted in the total destruction of the airframe.
Among the occupants, there was one fatality involving the co-pilot. The captain, the flight engineer, and 11 passengers sustained injuries, while the remaining 17 people on board were not harmed.
Findings
Investigations revealed that an electrical malfunction from an unidentified source affected the elevators' locking system. This issue caused the elevators to become jammed during the critical takeoff phase. Additionally, the captain's response was deemed improper because he did not initiate an aborted takeoff once the mechanical difficulty was identified.