What happened
A special flight departed Voronezh at 21:17 local time, destined for Moscow-Domodedovo Airport. The aircraft was carrying two pilots and six passengers, with an expected arrival time of 22:40.
During the night approach toward Stupino, the crew encountered severe weather, including turbulence, icing, snow, and limited visibility. While flying at an altitude of 1,500 meters near Stupino, the aircraft experienced a sudden pitch-up of 9 degrees. At a speed of 102 knots, the plane then pitched down by 40 degrees, leading to an uncontrolled descent. The aircraft struck a wooded area in Staroye, approximately 10 km from Stupino, at a speed of 226 knots. The impact and subsequent fire destroyed the aircraft, and all 8 occupants were killed.
Findings
The investigation determined that the crash was caused by a loss of control while operating in icing conditions.