Incident Overview
On a crop spraying mission for the state farm Sry-Altyn in the Kanlykul district of Karakalpakstan, an aircraft experienced a loss of engine power shortly after departing from an airstrip approximately 43 kilometers northwest of Nukus. The aircraft had climbed to an estimated height of 15 to 20 meters when the power loss occurred.
Forced Landing and Impact
The crew initiated a forced landing in a field. During the landing, the left main landing gear struck a 2.5-meter-high dam. The impact caused substantial damage to the aircraft. Both pilots were able to exit the aircraft without injury.
Investigation Findings
The official investigation determined the probable cause of the accident to be an engine failure for unknown reasons.