Incident Overview
A cargo flight operating from Rzhev Airport to Morshansk ended in tragedy when the aircraft lost control and crashed. The aircraft was carrying a jet fighter engine as its load. Seven minutes after takeoff, while climbing to an altitude of 2,600 meters, the aircraft went out of control, entered a spin, and impacted terrain in a swampy and wooded area in Myakotino, southeast of Rzhev. All seven crew members on board were killed.
Circumstances Leading to the Accident
According to investigators, control was lost following an engine failure. The crew was reportedly unable to feather the propeller of the failed engine, which likely contributed to the loss of control. The exact sequence of events beyond these facts has not been specified, but the combination of engine failure and inability to feather the propeller led to the aircraft entering an unrecoverable spin.
Investigation Findings
The investigation determined that the accident occurred due to an engine failure that prevented the crew from maintaining control. The inability to feather the propeller after the failure was a key element in the subsequent loss of control. No other contributing factors have been officially stated in the available information. The aircraft was destroyed upon impact, and the wreckage was located in a remote, swampy area.