What happened
While traveling toward the Penzhina River for a recreational outing, an aircraft crashed approximately 8 km north of Ayanka. The flight was being conducted without proper authorization for the intended mission. During the cruise phase of the flight, the aircraft was operating at an insufficient altitude and made contact with the tops of trees.
Following the impact with the vegetation, the plane entered a stall and descended into a sandbank, where it subsequently burst into flames. The accident resulted in two fatalities, involving the pilot and a passenger. A second pilot on board sustained serious injuries during the crash.
Findings
- The aircraft was flying at an unacceptably low altitude during its cruise.
- The flight was being performed without the necessary authorization for the specific route or purpose.