Incident Overview
During an unauthorized flight from Šeduva after crop-spraying operations for the sovkhoz (state farm) of Gražionis located near Radviliškis, an intoxicated pilot performed unauthorized maneuvers at low height with two unauthorized passengers on board. The pilot lost control of the aircraft, which lost speed and crashed into the Možaicai forest located near Aukštelkai, 25 km east of Šiauliai. The aircraft burned out. The pilot and both passengers were killed.
Crash Details
The aircraft crashed into a forested area near Aukštelkai, approximately 25 km east of Šiauliai. The impact and subsequent fire destroyed the aircraft entirely. All three occupants—the pilot and two unauthorized passengers—sustained fatal injuries.
Official Findings
The investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was loss of control during hazardous maneuvers performed by an intoxicated pilot.