Incident
During a positioning flight from Cahul to Vulcӑneşti following crop-spraying operations for the "Gigant" kolkhoz (collective farm), the crew, who were intoxicated, performed an unauthorized manoeuvre. The aircraft subsequently lost speed, entered a dive, and crashed in an open field located between Vladimirovca and Gӑvӑnoasa, approximately 2 kilometers northwest of Gӑvӑnoasa. The aircraft was completely destroyed by fire.
Occupants and Fatalities
The aircraft carried four occupants: two mechanics and two pilots. All four were killed in the accident.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause to be pilot intoxication.