Accident Details
A training flight operating at Balashov Airport in the Saratov region ended in a crash after performing multiple touch-and-go maneuvers. During a subsequent approach, the aircraft descended below the minimum descent altitude (MDA). At a speed of 240 km/h, it rolled to the right to an angle of 24°, stalled, and impacted terrain in a field approximately 1,100 meters from the airfield. The aircraft burst into flames upon impact.
Five occupants sustained injuries, while a pilot under supervision was killed. The aircraft carried dual registration RF-36160 and the number 79 red.
Crew
The crew consisted of Captain Y. Tereshin, Major S. Rodionov, Ensign Frolov, P. Halaimov, I. Makhmoudov, and M. Artemiev.
Probable Cause
According to the official investigation, during the approach the instructor led the aircraft below MDA while simulating an engine failure. Both power levers were set to idle. Due to a failure of the propeller feathering system, the right engine stopped. After 14 seconds, the instructor mistakenly shut down the left engine, which was operating correctly. As a result, the aircraft lost speed, stalled, and crashed.