What happened
During a survey mission conducted in the vicinity of Grozny, a single-engine aircraft was targeted by ground-based fire. The impact of the gunfire caused the aircraft to crash, resulting in an immediate post-impact fire that consumed the wreckage.
There were two fatalities resulting from the accident, as both members of the flight crew perished in the crash. The incident occurred while the aircraft was engaged in its operational flight phase over the region.
Findings
- The aircraft was struck by projectiles from the ground.
- The impact led to a loss of control and a subsequent crash.
- Ground fire was the primary factor leading to the destruction of the aircraft and the deaths of the crew.