What happened
At 07:06 local time, an aircraft departed from Koma, heading toward its destination of Novoselely. During the initial climb, the flight encountered challenging meteorological conditions characterized by snowfall and significantly reduced visibility. Approximately six minutes after leaving the runway, the aircraft struck hilly terrain situated in the vicinity of Novoselovo, which lies roughly 18 km west of the departure point. Search efforts located the wreckage later that afternoon.
Of the individuals on board, there were 10 fatalities, including both the pilot and co-pilot, while 3 passengers sustained injuries.
Findings
Investigations into the accident revealed that the crew was operating under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) despite the presence of adverse weather and heavy snow. A significant factor in the incident was that the flight crew had not been notified of the incoming cold front, which was expected to pass later in the day. Additionally, investigators identified inadequate flight preparation as a contributing element to the controlled flight into terrain.