What happened
A cargo operation traveling from Saint Petersburg-Pulkovo Airport to Voronezh ended in a fatal accident during the climb phase. The aircraft was transporting a shipment of television sets and electronic equipment, along with a total of seven passengers and three crew members.
As the flight reached an altitude of approximately 860 metres, the aircraft began an uncontrolled descent. The plane eventually impacted the water in the Gulf of Finland, landing roughly 150 metres from the shoreline. The accident resulted in 10 fatalities, with no survivors reported among the passengers or the crew.
Findings
The investigation into the crash focused on the period when the aircraft transitioned from a steady climb into a loss of control during the ascent.