Originally Posted by
CargoOne
There is a double-decker config for IL76
That's the one I was thinking of, thanks. Read about it somewhere but could not find a photo anywhere.
Originally Posted by
CargoOne
You cant exceed MTOW on IL76 with just 250 pax and fuelled for Algerian domestic flight
Completely agree, the load while unusual is well within aircraft capabilities, and may be easily accommodated with the kit shown above. Any number of things (or more likely their combination) could have gone wrong here (bird strike, incorrect flaps/slats, thrust, W/B just to name a few), at this stage there is nothing to go on. El Watan reports that the accident happened right on the airport perimeter (and is also confirmed by the released photos & videos, there are built up areas further along the extended centreline in both directions) so whatever happened occurred just around liftoff.