What happened
The incident occurred while the aircraft was approaching Anadyr under marginal weather conditions. At the time of the accident, the plane was cruising at a very low altitude, between 80 and 100 metres above the ground. During this phase of flight, the pilot initiated a turn. As the maneuver progressed, the airframe lost sufficient airspeed to maintain lift, leading to an aerodynamic stall. The aircraft subsequently crashed into a snow-covered field situated approximately 25 kilometres from Anadyr.
The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airplane. Both members of the crew on board were killed in the accident.
Findings
Official investigations identified the primary factor behind the crash as an operational error related to speed management. The pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed while executing a turn at a relatively low height. This lack of sufficient velocity caused the aircraft to stall, making it impossible to recover before impact with the terrain.