What happened
While performing an en route flight, the aircraft experienced a sudden reduction in fuel pressure, which subsequently led to a loss of engine power. Following the engine failure, the crew initiated a decision to return to the original departure location.
During the attempt to execute an emergency landing, the aircraft crashed within the taiga region located near Kirensk. The impact resulted in two injuries among the crew members involved in the flight.
Findings
- A drop in fuel pressure preceded the loss of engine power.
- The crash occurred during an attempted emergency descent/landing phase.