What happened
During a mission to perform crop spraying for the 'Dimitrova' collective farm in Novoshcherbinovskaya, an aircraft experienced a critical mechanical failure. Shortly after departing from the airfield, the aircraft reached an altitude of approximately 10 metres when the engine suffered a loss of power.
In response to the power loss, the pilot attempted to execute an emergency landing. However, the aircraft made contact with the ground, causing the plane to nose over and settle in an inverted position. The impact triggered a fire that consumed the wreckage. The incident resulted in two minor injuries and the total destruction of the aircraft.
Findings
- The primary factor in the accident was the loss of engine power during the initial climb phase.