What happened
During a routine agricultural mission in the vicinity of Tayinsha, located in North Kazakhstan, a crop-spraying aircraft was operating at an altitude of approximately 10 to 15 meters. While performing duties over a field, the crew attempted several dangerous flight maneuvers intended to impress onlookers present at the site. These actions led to a loss of control, causing the aircraft to enter a steep left roll. The aircraft subsequently impacted the ground in an inverted position.
As a result of the impact, the aircraft was completely destroyed. Both members of the crew sustained serious injuries during the accident. Following the crash, one of the pilots succumbed to their injuries several days later, bringing the total fatality count to one.
Findings
- The accident was precipitated by intentional risky maneuvers performed at extremely low altitude.
- The crew's attempt to perform aerobatic-style movements near ground level led to the loss of aircraft stability.