What happened
During an agricultural spraying operation departing from the Kolkhoz im. Zhdanova airstrip in the Aravan district of the Osh region, an aircraft experienced a sudden loss of power. The incident began when the flight crew incorrectly operated the fuel system, which resulted in an engine flameout.
Following the loss of engine power, the crew attempted to restart the engine rather than immediately executing a forced landing in a nearby field. This decision led to a significant loss of altitude. The aircraft subsequently struck trees located near a residential building, impacting and destroying the structure's roof. After the initial impact, the plane continued forward for approximately 15 meters before coming to rest and catching fire.
Findings
- The accident resulted in two fatalities involving both pilots on board.
- The primary factor contributing to the crash was poor judgment by the crew when attempting an engine restart instead of preparing for an emergency landing following a fuel selector error.