Accident
A single-engine aircraft operating a local skydiving flight for the Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Aeroklub crashed shortly after takeoff from Okha Airport. While climbing to a height of approximately 50 meters, the aircraft stalled and impacted a snow-covered field. Three skydivers were killed in the accident, and all 12 other occupants sustained injuries.
Investigation
The official investigation determined the probable cause of the accident. The total weight of the aircraft was well above the maximum takeoff weight (MTOW), and the center of gravity (CofG) was too far aft of the allowable limits. The stall occurred at an altitude too low for recovery to be possible.
The report did not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, or time of day. No analysis of contributing factors or recommendations for future operations were included in the findings.