What happened
During a flight conducted under conditions of dense fog, an aircraft impacted the terrain in the vicinity of Sverdlovsk. The incident occurred while the aircraft was in flight, but the specific phase of the mission was not detailed beyond the presence of significant meteorological obstructions.
Despite the impact with the ground, there were no fatalities or injuries reported among those on board. The wreckage was located near the site of the crash following the collision with the earth.
Findings
- The primary environmental factor contributing to the accident was the presence of foggy conditions at the time of the impact.