Loss of Control Near Cherkasy (CCCP-84571)

Incident Overview During an en route flight, the copilot assumed control of the aircraft after the captain moved into the baggage compartment. While the copilot was at the controls, he became distracted and subsequently lost control of the airplane. The aircraft crashed in the vicinity of Cherkasy. Both occupants sustained injuries, and the aircraft was destroyed in the accident. ## Official Findings The investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was an in-flight loss of control after the copilot became distracted. No specific aircraft type, registration, operator, or date was provided in the source material.