What happened
On a flight conducted for the Novo-Zolotovski state farm, an An-2 was performing agricultural spraying operations within the Semikarakorsk district of the Rostov region. The aircraft was carrying two occupants: the pilot and a local guide.
While flying at an altitude of approximately 20 to 25 meters, the aircraft lost control and descended into the ground. Upon impact, the plane caught fire and was completely destroyed by the flames. The accident resulted in one fatality, involving the passenger, while the pilot sustained injuries during the crash.
Findings
Preliminary assessments suggest that the loss of control was likely caused by pilot distraction resulting from interaction with the passenger on board.