Accident Overview
The crew of a crop-spraying aircraft was completing a flight in the region of Tayinsha, North Kazakhstan. While flying at an altitude of approximately 10–15 meters, the pilots initiated risky maneuvers in an attempt to impress a group of women working in a nearby field. The aircraft rolled steeply to the left, lost control, and crashed upside down.
Injuries and Damage
The aircraft was destroyed in the impact. Both pilots sustained serious injuries. Several days after the accident, one of the pilots succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash.
Circumstances
The flight was conducted as part of agricultural spraying operations. The crew's decision to perform maneuvers at low altitude, motivated by a desire to impress the women, led to a loss of control. The aircraft rolled left and impacted the ground in an inverted attitude.
Investigation Findings
The investigation determined that the accident was caused by the crew's initiation of risky maneuvers, which resulted in a loss of control. No other causal factors were identified in the source.