Accident Details
Shortly after takeoff from Goretskoye Airport in poor visibility, while at a height of 100-120 meters, the pilot made a first turn to the right. Five seconds later, the pilot turned to the left. Suddenly, the single-engine airplane lost height, plunged into the earth, and crashed in flames in a snow-covered field located 2,100 meters from the airfield. The airplane was destroyed by a post-crash fire.
Occupants and Injuries
All eight occupants, one instructor and seven cadets, were killed in the accident.
Potential Contributing Factors
According to information from the investigation, the pilot had probably taken off with a caged gyro horizon, leading to a loss of spatial orientation in whiteout conditions.