Accident Details
The aircraft was returning from Farikha to Naryan Mar carrying a crew of three and a load of fish. Weather conditions were good with visibility above 10 km and an outside air temperature of -26°C. Shortly after takeoff, while climbing to 200 meters, the captain initiated a left turn. During the turn, the aircraft banked to an excessive angle of 50°, stalled, and crashed 1,500 meters from the runway end. The aircraft was destroyed, and all three crew members sustained injuries. Approximately one hour after the accident, the copilot died from his injuries.
Investigation Findings
The official investigation determined that the accident was caused by an error on the part of the captain, who adopted poor techniques while initiating the first left turn. It was noted that this was the captain's first mission in the north of Russia and his first time flying at night, which were considered contributing factors. Additionally, the rest of the crew had not been informed about his lack of experience in such operations.