What happened
During a routine local training mission operating out of Sinitsyno Airport, the crew experienced a catastrophic sequence of events while attempting to land. As the aircraft was positioned on its final approach to the runway, it struck a group of birds. This impact resulted in the immediate failure of both engines.
Following the engine failures, the flight crew attempted to manage the emergency; however, they were unable to successfully feather the propellers. This technical difficulty led to an aerodynamic stall. Consequently, the aircraft descended rapidly and crashed before reaching the runway threshold. The accident resulted in five fatalities, with no survivors among the occupants.
Findings
Investigations into the accident determined that the primary factor leading to the loss of control was a bird strike occurring during the final approach phase of flight.