Incident Overview
An aircraft operating near Khabarovsk experienced a controlled flight into terrain during poor visibility conditions. The crew lost situational awareness and deviated southward. While cruising at an altitude of 850 meters, the aircraft collided with the slope of a 1,050-meter-high mountain in the Lazo district, approximately 145 kilometers southeast of Khabarovsk. The impact caused the aircraft to disintegrate, and all 28 occupants were killed.
Probable Cause
According to the official investigation, the probable cause of the accident was that air traffic control (ATC) was unable to determine the exact position of the aircraft and to assist the crew efficiently. It is believed that both engines eventually stopped due to fuel exhaustion, and the crew was unable to attempt an emergency landing due to limited visibility and rough terrain.