What happened
An aviation accident occurred in a mountainous area situated north of Kuybishevo, approximately 25 km east of Sevastopol. During the flight, the aircraft struck a cliff face. The incident involved a total of 29 occupants, consisting of 22 soldiers and seven crew members. There were 29 fatalities and no survivors reported from the wreckage.
Findings
Following the impact, investigations conducted by the Russian Government determined that the crash was not the result of any hostile action or external attack. The investigation focused on the circumstances surrounding the flight phase and the terrain impact, though specific mechanical or operational failures were not detailed in the initial report.