What happened
A cargo transport mission operating between Kiev and Zaporozhie, which included a scheduled stop in Dniepropetrovsk, ended in a fatal accident. The aircraft was transporting 1,538 kilograms of various supplies, including mail, grinding wheels, and hardware such as brass twists and wires.
While the crew was performing an approach at an altitude between 200 and 300 meters, the flight encountered significant turbulence and high winds. During this period of instability, the left wing experienced a partial structural failure. This loss of integrity caused the aircraft to become uncontrollable, leading it to strike a hill approximately nine kilometers before reaching the runway.
Findings
The investigation concluded that the primary factor in the accident was the encounter with adverse meteorological conditions. Specifically, the aircraft was subjected to winds reaching speeds of 58 km/h along with heavy turbulence, which directly resulted in the partial failure of the left wing.