What happened
During an operational flight originating from the Anadyr district, the crew encountered weather conditions that had fallen below established minimums. While navigating the area, the aircraft collided with the slope of a mountain in the vicinity of Markovo.
Although the impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair, there were zero fatalities and no injuries reported among those on board. The incident occurred during the flight phase while the crew was attempting to operate in low-visibility conditions.
Findings
- The primary factor contributing to the accident was the encounter with weather conditions that were below the required visibility minimums for safe navigation.