Accident Summary
During a routine flight from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Airport to Klyuchi Airport, the crew initiated a descent into Klyuchi. Weather conditions deteriorated with heavy snowfall, reducing visibility below minimums for the approach. On final approach, the aircraft descended below the glide path, struck tree tops, and crashed in a wooded area. The impact resulted in the deaths of all 6 crew members and 29 of the 31 passengers, who were conscripts. Two passengers survived.
Investigation Findings
The official investigation concluded that the accident was caused by a wrong approach configuration on the part of the flying crew. No additional factors were cited in the findings.