What happened
During an ascent from Tver-Migalovo Air Base, an aircraft experienced a critical loss of control. While the aircraft was climbing to an altitude of approximately 250 metres, it began to exhibit unstable pitch oscillations, moving abruptly up and down. This instability eventually led to a stall, causing the aircraft to descend rapidly and impact the ground.
There were 33 fatalities recorded in the accident, as all occupants on board perished during the crash. The incident occurred during the early climb phase of the flight operations.
Findings
- The aircraft entered a stall following significant pitch instability.
- The accident occurred at a low altitude of roughly 250 metres.