Accident Overview
On a routine spraying mission near Kurgan, an agricultural aircraft experienced an engine failure while en route to a wooded area. The crew, consisting of a captain and a copilot, had completed seven previous sorties that day before beginning the eighth. After the engine failed, the crew initiated an emergency landing in a pasture.
Collision and Damage
During the forced landing, the aircraft collided with telephone poles and a stone wall before coming to rest. The impact caused substantial damage, rendering the aircraft beyond repair.
Injuries
The captain sustained minor injuries in the accident, while the copilot escaped without injury.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the probable cause of the accident was engine failure for unknown reasons.