What happened
During an unscheduled flight involving a change to the original itinerary, the crew engaged in a fox hunting activity. During this operation, the aircraft utilized skis mounted on both main landing gears to strike and kill five foxes. While attempting to target a sixth animal, the pilot executed a sharp turn that resulted in a loss of control.
As the aircraft maneuvered, it struck a steep riverbank situated in the vicinity of Esengeldy. The impact occurred during the low-altitude maneuvering phase of the flight. Following the collision, the status and whereabouts of the crew members remain undetermined.