Summary
A single-engine airplane engaged in a crop spraying mission for the kolkhoz of 'Rodina' located in Dovorets, Novgorod region, struck power cables and crashed, resulting in serious injuries to both pilots and subsequent fatalities.
Accident Details
The crew had completed 15 rotations of spraying flights before departing for a new mission. At an altitude of 20 meters, the aircraft struck power cables located 1,600 meters from the village. It continued for another 636 meters before crashing and catching fire.
Aftermath
Both pilots were seriously injured and were evacuated to a local hospital. The copilot died a few hours later, and the captain died a day later.
Probable Cause
Due to lack of evidences, it was not possible to determine the exact cause of the accident.