What happened
On the day of the incident, a single-engine aircraft departed from an open field situated in Goryachy Klyuch, within the Krasnodar krai region. The mission involved the application of chemical products to a nearby wooded area. During the initial climb, while the aircraft had reached an altitude of approximately 15 metres, it experienced an aerodynamic stall.
Following the stall, the aircraft descended and struck the shore of a river. The impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair. The mission was carrying a payload of roughly 700 liters of chemical substances at the time of the accident.
Findings
- The aircraft experienced an aerodynamic stall during the early stages of flight.
- There were 2 injuries reported among the crew members involved in the operation.