What happened
During a scheduled agricultural spraying operation in the Stavropol krai, an aircraft struck high-voltage power lines. The incident occurred in a field located near the village of Gorkaya Balka, situated approximately 10 km northeast of Zelenokumsk. At the time of the impact, the aircraft was performing a low-altitude cruise. Following the collision with the electrical infrastructure, the aircraft crashed into the ground and subsequently caught fire.
Findings
- The aircraft was operating at a low altitude during a spraying mission.
- The impact with the power lines caused the aircraft to crash and burst into flames.
- There were two fatalities involving the crew members on board.