What happened
During an agricultural mission for the 'Krasnoye Znamya' state farm, a crop-spraying aircraft crashed in the Voronezh region. The flight originated from Rubashovka, located in the Anna district. While performing the mission, the pilot executed unauthorized aerobatic maneuvers with an unpermitted passenger—an aircraft mechanic—on board.
As the aircraft attempted to recover from a low-altitude loop, it struck the ground approximately 140 meters from the Rubashovka airstrip. The impact caused the plane to burst into flames. The crash resulted in two fatalities, involving both the pilot and the passenger.
Findings
Investigations into the accident revealed that the pilot was operating the aircraft while under the influence of alcohol. Official testing determined a blood alcohol concentration of 1.3 ‰. The primary factor leading to the loss of control was the intoxicated state of the pilot during the execution of illegal flight maneuvers.