What happened
A student pilot departed from Ashgabat Airport to conduct a solo training flight. The mission involved performing various aerobatic maneuvers, including turns and stalls, at an altitude of approximately 1,200 metres. After completing these initial exercises, the aircraft descended to 600 metres and subsequently to 300 metres to prepare for a circuit landing. During this lower-altitude phase, the airplane lost control and crashed upside down in the vicinity of the airport. The pilot was killed in the accident.
Findings
The investigation concluded that the crash resulted from the aircraft entering a steep dive while exiting a spin. This sequence occurred because the pilot violated established safety procedures by performing the maneuver below the required minimum altitude.