What happened
During an operation conducted under weather conditions that were below established minimums, a single-engine aircraft struck a hill in the vicinity of Karaganda. The impact occurred during the flight, leading to the destruction of the airframe. Despite the severity of the collision, there were no casualties reported among those on board.
Findings
Following the investigation into the accident, it was determined that the primary reason for the crash was controlled flight into terrain. The aircraft was operating in visibility conditions that did not meet the required safety standards for the flight phase.