Incident Overview
An aircraft departed Şirna Aerodrome at approximately 0830 local time for a local crop spraying mission. About 15 minutes after takeoff, the engine began to malfunction, prompting the crew to execute an emergency landing.
Sequence of Events
The crew identified a terrain that appeared suitable and initiated the landing. During the landing attempt, the aircraft collided with a small concrete wall and some bushes before coming to rest in an open field. Both pilots exited the aircraft without injury. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause: failure of the crew who selected an unsuitable terrain for an emergency landing (rough terrain) and did not take into consideration the wind component.