Accident Overview
Following a skydiving mission, the crew was returning to their base at Bol'shoye Gryzlovo Aerodrome. For reasons unknown, the aircraft made a hard landing, during which it lost its nose gear and subsequently came to rest. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
Injuries and Fatalities
Both pilots were seriously injured in the accident. The captain succumbed to his injuries three days after the accident, and the copilot died on 06 September 2012. The source does not specify the number of occupants beyond the two pilots.
Operator Information
The operator involved in the accident is DOSAAF, the Voluntary Society for Cooperation with the Army, Aviation, and Fleet, which was known until 2009 as ROSTO. No further details about the operator or the aircraft are provided in the source.