Incident Overview
Date: Tuesday 21 May 1985
Aircraft Type: Antonov An-2
Owner/operator: Aeroflot, Tyumen Civil Aviation Directorate
Registration Number: CCCP-04326
Location: Tadibeyakha –
ÿ Russia
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Destroyed, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 20
Component Affected: Aircraft Engine and Control SystemsAircraft Engine and Control Systems
Category: Accident
A An-2 supply aircraft carrying 20 passengers experienced a catastrophic crash-landing following a maximum takeoff weight exceeding its limits. The aircraft lost altitude and speed during takeoff, resulting in a crash.A An-2 supply aircraft carrying 20 passengers experienced a catastrophic crash-landing following a maximum takeoff weight exceeding its limits. The aircraft lost altitude and speed during takeoff, resulting in a crash.
Description
The An-2 was on a supply flight for geologists, carrying 20 passengers (10 of them were taken on board illegally). The maximum takeoff weight was exceeded by 831 kg. On takeoff the aircraft could not gain altitude, lost speed and crash-landed.
Source of Information
https://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phphttps://www.airhistory.net/info/soviet.phpPrimary Cause
Excessive takeoff weight.Excessive takeoff weight.Share on:
