Incident
On a special flight in the region of the Tayganos Peninsula, the crew departed Gizhika at 0615 local time. While cruising in good weather conditions at an altitude of approximately 150 meters, the engine began to run intermittently. The captain decided to attempt an emergency landing with the engine windmilling. During the landing, the aircraft struck the ground, lost part of its tail, ran for 80 meters, and came to rest.
Rescue
All four crew members were uninjured, but the aircraft was written off. Four hours later, the occupants were rescued by the crew of a Mil Mi-4 helicopter and transferred to Gizhiga Airport.
Investigation
The official investigation determined that the probable cause was a failure of the engine in flight, possibly following a failure of the carburetor. The aircraft was properly maintained according to procedures, and no errors from the crew were found.