What happened
During an attempt to depart from Makovskoye Airfield, the aircraft encountered difficult weather conditions. Shortly after the aircraft left the ground, it experienced a reduction in altitude, which led to the landing skis making contact with the terrain. This contact caused the aircraft to bounce back into the air, reaching an estimated altitude of 15 meters.
While at this low altitude, the aircraft struck a tree, which ultimately led to a crash on the ground. Despite the impact and the subsequent destruction of the aircraft, all nine occupants managed to evacuate the wreckage without sustaining injuries.
Findings
- The incident was initiated during a departure under poor weather conditions.
- The sequence of events was triggered by the aircraft losing height immediately after liftoff.