Incident Overview
A crew was engaged in a choice of landing sites on drifting ice in the Kara Sea. Upon landing on ice, the right ski struck a blow of snow. Both skis were torn off while the fuselage and both lower wings received significant damages. All five occupants were rescued while the aircraft was abandoned on site and later sank during ice hummock.
Damage and Rescue
The impact caused both skis to detach. The fuselage and both lower wings sustained significant damage. All five occupants were successfully rescued. The aircraft was abandoned at the landing site and subsequently sank during the formation of ice hummocks.
Official Finding
The probable cause, as stated in the official investigation: The aircraft was slightly of course upon landing compared to the first landing aircraft.