What happened
A charter flight operating from Khabarost toward Samarga was transporting seven fishermen and two crew members to a remote fish camp when the aircraft experienced mechanical issues. During the flight, the crew identified problems with the engine and decided to abort the mission and return to their point of origin in Khabarovsk.
As the aircraft attempted to return, the crew struggled to keep the plane at a safe altitude. In an effort to perform an emergency landing, the single-engine aircraft struck trees and crashed within a forested region. The impact caused the plane to come to a stop in a small river. The accident resulted in nine injuries, with five of the occupants sustaining serious wounds. The aircraft was determined to be a total loss.
Findings
- The crew encountered engine problems during the en route phase of the flight.
- The inability to maintain sufficient altitude necessitated an emergency landing attempt.