What happened
During a flight operating between Kazan and Sverdlovsk-Koltsovo Airport, the aircraft experienced a total loss of power when both engines failed while cruising at 1,200 meters. In response to the dual engine failure, the pilot attempted an emergency descent and landing maneuver. During this process, the plane impacted trees and caught fire in a forested region situated approximately 120 km west of Sverdlovsk.
Search teams located the wreckage at 0800LT the morning after the accident. The crash resulted in 9 fatalities (comprising all five crew members and four passengers) and left 17 injuries among the other occupants. The aircraft was completely destroyed during the impact and subsequent fire.
Findings
Investigations concluded that the primary reason for the dual engine failure was fuel exhaustion. The investigation revealed that the aircraft departed with only 1,108 kg of fuel remaining in its tanks, which was approximately 550 kg less than what was required to complete the intended route. This shortage was attributed to inadequate flight preparation by the crew, who failed to ensure a sufficient fuel load was onboard prior to takeoff.