What happened
A cargo operation traveling from Mezen to Gubistaya ended in a fatal accident when the aircraft struck trees during its final approach. The flight was tasked with transporting a shipment of fish at the time of the incident. As the aircraft neared its destination, the area was experiencing difficult weather conditions characterized by heavy fog and significantly reduced visibility.
Despite the deteriorating environmental conditions, the pilot proceeded with the landing attempt. During this phase of flight, the plane impacted trees before crashing. The accident resulted in one fatality and one serious injury. The crew members involved included the pilot and a co-pilot.
Findings
Investigations into the crash highlighted that the weather conditions had fallen below the required minimums for a safe approach. The primary factor in the accident was the decision by the captain to continue the approach despite the lack of visibility. According to established flight procedures, the crew should have aborted the landing and returned to their point of origin in Mezen.