Accident Narrative
A flight en route to Grozny encountered worsening weather conditions. The crew elected to continue under visual flight rules (VFR). While cruising at a low altitude inside clouds, the single-engine aircraft struck the slope of a mountain in the Krasnodar region. The collision destroyed the aircraft. All four occupants sustained only minor injuries from the impact.
Aircraft and Occupants
The aircraft involved was a single-engine type. No further details regarding its make, model, or registration were provided in the report. The aircraft carried four persons, consisting of the pilot and three passengers. All occupants were reported to have received slight injuries.
Investigation and Probable Cause
An official investigation determined the probable cause of the accident. According to the findings, the crew continued to operate the aircraft under VFR mode while in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). This resulted in the aircraft entering clouds at low altitude and subsequently hitting terrain.