Accident Overview
While conducting a spraying mission over a potato field for the sovkhoz of Novocheboksary, east of the village of Kugesi in the Cheboksary suburb, a single-engine aircraft struck power cables at a height of 15-20 meters. The aircraft subsequently turned to the right and crashed 195 meters beyond the point of impact. The wreckage burst into flames.
Crew and Aircraft
The crew consisted of two pilots, both of whom were killed in the accident. No registration or type of aircraft was provided in the official report.
Crash Sequence
According to the official investigation, the aircraft was flying at an altitude of 15-20 meters when it encountered high-tension wires. After striking the cables, the aircraft banked right and continued for 195 meters before hitting the ground and catching fire.
Probable Cause
The official findings state that the crew was flying at a too low altitude and realized the presence of the high tension wires too late to avoid a collision.