What happened
On the afternoon of the accident, a single-engine aircraft departed from Bol’shoye Gryzlovo Airport at 17:53 local time. The flight was being conducted for the purpose of aerial photography. On board were two pilots and three photographers.
Approximately three minutes into the flight, the aircraft experienced a total loss of engine power. In an attempt to manage the emergency, the crew initiated an unplanned landing procedure. During this phase of flight, the aircraft collided with overhead power cables before impacting a wooded area. The impact caused the aircraft to catch fire.
Findings
- The accident resulted in five fatalities.
- The primary sequence of events was initiated by an engine failure shortly after takeoff.