On July 17, 2020, a Yak-1lyA aircraft, registration RA-2494G, was conducting sightseeing flights near Olkhon Island and Ogoy Island. The aircraft was being operated by a captain under a power of attorney from the owner for the purpose of aerial excursions.
During the flight, the engine shut down, necessitating an emergency forced landing. Due to the rugged terrain of the area, the pilot was unable to reach a land-based landing site and instead performed a landing on the water surface.
Because the aircraft is equipped with non-retractable landing gear, the impact with the water caused the aircraft to capsize. This resulted in structural damage to the airframe. No injuries or fatalities were reported in the incident.
Prior to the flight, the captain had been performing periodic sightseeing flights from the Khuzhir landing site. The aircraft had previously been used for forestry aviation work earlier in the season.