What happened
A solo pilot was operating an unauthorized flight when the aircraft went down in a secluded area located near St Petersburg. During the sequence of events, the pilot attempted to perform a landing in this remote location, which led to a crash landing under uncertain conditions.
Following the impact, the aircraft was completely destroyed. At the time of the incident, there was only one person on board, and despite efforts to locate them, the pilot remained missing after the wreckage was identified.
Findings
The investigation into the crash indicates that the flight itself was being conducted illegally. The primary factor contributing to the accident was the unauthorized nature of the flight operations combined with an attempt to land in a remote, unverified area.