Accident Details
A single-engine aircraft departed Khabarovsk on a charter flight to Samarga, carrying two pilots and seven fishermen en route to a fish camp. During the flight, the crew encountered engine problems and decided to return to Khabarovsk. Unable to maintain a safe altitude, the crew attempted an emergency landing. The aircraft impacted trees and crashed in a wooded area, coming to rest in a small river.
Occupants and Injuries
All nine occupants—two pilots and seven fishermen—were injured in the crash. Five of them sustained serious injuries. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair.