Accident Overview
A crop spraying mission operated on behalf of the collective farm 'Dimitrova' in Novoshcherbinovskaya ended in an accident shortly after takeoff. The aircraft had just become airborne and was climbing to an altitude of 10 metres when the engine lost power. The captain, faced with a sudden loss of thrust, attempted an emergency landing.
Impact and Fire
During the landing attempt, the aircraft struck the ground. The impact caused the aircraft to nose over and come to rest upside down. Subsequently, the aircraft burst into flames. The fire consumed much of the structure, leading to the destruction of the aircraft.
Occupant Injuries
Both occupants on board—the pilot and presumably one other—were slightly injured in the accident. The extent of their injuries was not further specified.
Aircraft Damage
The aircraft was completely destroyed by the impact and ensuing fire. No details about the type or registration were provided in the initial report.
Probable Cause
According to the official investigation, the probable cause of the accident was a loss of engine power after takeoff for unknown reasons.