What happened
During an agricultural spraying operation in Chuvashia, an aircraft crashed into a field following several successful flight segments. The crew was performing local crop dusting duties near Novoye Akhperdino. At approximately 05:30 local time, the pilot departed from a nearby farm and successfully finished three separate mission cycles.
While operating at an altitude of roughly 10 meters, the aircraft maintained a straight-in flight path for approximately 500 meters. During this phase, the plane suddenly banked to the left and struck the ground. The accident resulted in one fatality and one serious injury among the crew members.
Findings
Investigations into the crash identified that the pilot failed to adhere to established flight procedures. The investigation concluded that several operational errors were committed during the flight. A significant contributing factor was noted as the pilot's lack of experience in managing the aircraft during these maneuvers.