What happened
A charter flight operating a single-engine airplane was traveling from Bodaibo toward Valyukhta, with planned stops scheduled for Svetly and Perevoz. The flight was initially conducted under Visual Flight Rules (VFR). During the journey, the aircraft encountered worsening weather characterized by low cloud cover.
While flying at an altitude of 1,520 meters, the aircraft collided with a mountain slope. The impact resulted in a post-crash fire that completely destroyed the airframe. The wreckage was subsequently located approximately 68 km northeast of Bodaibo. All five occupants managed to exit the wreckage and survived the accident, sustaining only minor injuries.
Findings
- The flight encountered deteriorating weather conditions involving low clouds during the en route phase.
- The collision occurred while the aircraft was operating at an altitude of 1,520 meters.