What happened
During an aerial photography mission, a single-engine aircraft experienced mechanical issues related to its engine while in flight. In an attempt to manage the engine failure, the pilot initiated an emergency landing procedure.
During the descent, the aircraft struck a barn situated in Novoshchedrinskaya, a location approximately 15 km north of Gudermes. The impact resulted in injuries to the pilot and three individuals who were inside the structure at the time of the crash. There were four total injuries reported following the incident.
Findings
- The primary factor leading to the crash was engine problems encountered during the flight mission.