On July 4, 2024, a Borey seaplane, registration RA-3293G, was operating a flight route from the settlement of Essoila on Lake Syamozero to the Solovetsky Islands in the White Sea, with a planned intermediate stop at Lake Vallas. The aircraft was owned by LLC "TechnPromStroy," and the pilot had authorization for the operation and maintenance of the aircraft.
The pilot submitted a flight plan notification to the "Aeronavigatsiya Severo-Zapada" branch of the Federal State Unitary Enterprise "State Corporation for Air Traffic Management" at 10:43 UTC. Following this, a notification was sent via telegram PLN to air traffic control authorities along the flight route. The flight was conducted in Class G airspace.
Prior to departure, the pilot did not undergo a medical examination, though this was permitted under FAR-128 regulations for locations without medical professionals. The pilot also did not consult with the AMSG "Petrozavodsk" regarding weather conditions, instead obtaining weather data via the internet. The pilot performed the pre-flight preparations for the aircraft.
The aircraft departed from Lake Essoila at 11:28. One passenger was on board the aircraft at the time of the flight. After takeoff, the pilot contacted the air traffic controller for the Petrozavodsk-Region area to report that the flight was proceeding according to plan.