Overview
A crop-spraying aircraft crashed in an open field in the Kostanay region during an unauthorized flight, killing all three occupants. The accident occurred after the crew performed hazardous maneuvers at low altitude, resulting in loss of control.
Events
According to the investigation source, the aircraft was engaged in a crop spraying mission in the region of Kostanay. Following that mission, an illegal passenger boarded the airplane. The crew then attempted an unauthorized local flight. While the aircraft was flying at a relatively low height, the crew initiated hazardous maneuvers. These maneuvers caused the crew to lose control of the aircraft, which subsequently crashed in an open field. All three occupants — the crew and the illegal passenger — were killed in the crash.
Investigation
The official investigation into the accident determined the probable cause. The finding states that all three occupants were intoxicated at the time of the accident. No other factors were noted in the source material.