What happened
During a routine mission involving crop spraying, an aircraft was performing its final approach to Novobratskoye. While the flight was in its landing phase, the captain experienced a sudden, fatal medical event. This sudden loss of the pilot's capability left the remaining crew member unable to stabilize the aircraft. Consequently, the plane entered an uncontrolled dive, impacting the ground and resulting in a post-crash fire.
Findings
- The accident occurred during the final approach phase of flight.
- The primary factor in the loss of control was the sudden death of the captain during the descent.
- The crash resulted in one fatality and one injury.