No fatalities

Aircraft Crashes After Left Wing Strikes Runway During Takeoff (CCCP-87819)

Krasnoyarsk, RussiaTakeoff (climb)

On November 22, 1972, a Yakovlev Yak-40 (registration CCCP-87819) operated by Aeroflot - Russian International Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Krasnoyarsk, Russia during takeoff. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: It appears the aircraft has not been properly deiced prior to takeoff. 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.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

A three-engine aircraft crashed after banking left during takeoff from Krasnoyarsk-Severny Airport, causing the left wing to strike the runway. All 18 occupants were injured and the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.

Accident Details

On take-off from Krasnoyarsk-Severny Airport, a three-engine aircraft experienced a sudden left bank immediately after lift off. The left wing contacted the runway surface, leading to a loss of control. The aircraft veered off the runway and came to rest near the runway threshold. The impact caused extensive damage, rendering the aircraft beyond repair. All 18 individuals on board sustained injuries.

Investigation Findings

The official investigation determined the probable cause of the accident. According to the findings, the aircraft had not been properly deiced prior to takeoff.