What happened
During a flight from Tbilisi to Myachkovo via Krasnodar, an aircraft traveling at 300 km/h and an altitude of 2,700 meters experienced a sudden loss of control. While operating in favorable weather conditions, the plane began a nose-down descent. During this dive, components from the wing tips and stabilizers broke away from the airframe.
The aircraft eventually struck a field located approximately 3 km southwest of Nashchekino at a speed of 330 km/h, roughly 9 km away from its intended flight path. The impact occurred at a downward angle of 15-20 degrees, causing the total destruction of the plane. There were six fatalities among the occupants. At the time of the crash, the plane was transporting 1,792 kg of cargo, which included metal parts and 20 empty gas cylinders.
Findings
Investigators were unable to establish a definitive cause for the accident, though several contributing factors were identified. Evidence suggested that the center of gravity was positioned too far forward and that the cargo within the cabin had not been adequately secured. While there was no evidence of fire before impact and both engines remained operational until the crash, investigators noted that atmospheric turbulence or an unforeseen failure of the autopilot system may have contributed to the loss of control.