Incident
A crop spraying operation near the settlement of Kichma in the Sovyetsk district of the Kirov region resulted in a fatal accident. While conducting the flight, the aircraft was at an altitude of 50 to 60 meters. At that point, the pilot-in-command initiated a sharp turn after the airspeed had dropped. During this maneuver, the airplane entered a stall and subsequently crashed in flames. The crash site was located in an open field approximately 7 kilometers northwest of Kichma. The impact and ensuing fire destroyed the aircraft. Both individuals on board were killed.
Investigation
An investigation into the accident was conducted. The official findings stated that the loss of control happened during the sharp turn. The pilot-in-command's actions led to the aircraft assuming a super critical flight attitude after the angle of attack became excessive. The investigation also identified lack of flight control and poor flight planning as contributing factors.
Probable Cause
According to the investigation, the probable cause of the accident was the loss of control that occurred during a sharp turn, which resulted from the pilot-in-command's actions causing the aircraft to adopt a super critical flight attitude after an excessive angle of attack. Additionally, lack of flight control and poor flight planning were considered contributing factors.