Accident Sequence
The aircraft departed from Udskoye Airport. Three minutes into flight, while climbing to an altitude of 100 meters, the pilot-in-command initiated a left turn. During the maneuver, the airplane banked left, lost height, and crashed into a wooded area approximately 200 meters from a nearby house. The impact and subsequent fire destroyed the aircraft. All nine occupants were killed.
Investigation Findings
The official probable cause determined that the loss of control resulted from executing a sharp turn at an altitude below 100 meters in gusty winds of 15 meters per second, while the pilot was under the influence of alcohol. Additional procedural failures were identified: the crew did not prepare the flight according to published procedures, they rushed the departure, an unauthorized passenger was allowed to board, and the crew failed to contact ground control after liftoff.