What happened
During an agricultural mission involving crop spraying, an aircraft was performing various maneuvers throughout the day near the village of Lanovtsy. After completing several passes, the pilot notified ground personnel that the day's operations were concluding.
While executing a final circuit at a low altitude, the pilot lost control of the aircraft. The plane subsequently struck a small hill situated approximately 1.5 km southwest of Lanovtsy. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft and caused two fatalities.
Findings
Investigations into the accident determined that the crew became distracted during the flight. This lack of attention led to a loss of control while operating at an altitude lower than what is required by regulations.