What happened
During a scheduled mail delivery mission traveling from Sverdlovsk toward Ivdel, the flight encountered increasingly severe meteorological conditions. The area was experiencing heavy precipitation and a significantly lowered cloud ceiling.
Despite the worsening visibility and weather, the crew proceeded with the flight. During the transit, the aircraft made contact with treetops before ultimately crashing within a heavily wooded zone. Search efforts later determined that the wreckage had settled approximately 25 km away from the intended flight path.
Findings
- The crash occurred during the en route phase of the flight.
- The decision to continue the flight despite low ceilings and precipitation was a critical factor in the accident.
- At this time, the status of the occupants remains unknown.