Incident Overview
Shortly after departure from Cape Schmidt Airfield, a twin-engine aircraft climbing to 100 meters experienced a simultaneous loss of power in both engines. The crew executed a ditching maneuver into the Akatan lagoon, approximately 200 meters from shore, where the aircraft came to rest in 50 centimeters of water.
Occupant Safety
All nine occupants aboard evacuated the aircraft without reported injury. The airplane sustained damage beyond economical repair.
Flight Context
The flight was being conducted as a survey mission over the Chukotka Sea. Further details regarding the operator, aircraft registration, or specific date of the occurrence were not provided in the official source.
Official Findings
The probable cause of the accident was determined to be engine failure for unknown reasons.