What happened
Following the completion of crop-spraying duties, an aircraft was performing a positioning flight from Velikaya Vulyga to Vinnitsa. During the initial climb, reaching an altitude of approximately 10 to 15 meters, the plane lost altitude and struck the ground roughly 500 meters from its parking area. The impact triggered a fire that completely destroyed the aircraft.
There were two fatalities involving the crew members on board, which consisted of the pilot and an aircraft mechanic. Investigations revealed that the flight controls had not been properly configured for flight, as the clamps on the rudder and stabilizer remained attached during the departure sequence.
Findings
Post-accident analysis determined that both crew members were operating under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident. The pilot's blood alcohol concentration was measured at 1.84 ‰, while the mechanic's level was 1.24 ‰. The primary factor in the accident was improper pre-flight inspections, specifically the failure to release the control surface clamps before takeoff.