What happened
On the night of June 11, 2012, an aircraft departed from Serov Airport at approximately 22:00 local time. The flight was an unauthorized trip with an unspecified destination. The aircraft, carrying a total of 13 occupants, failed to arrive at its intended location and was subsequently reported missing.
Following the disappearance, local authorities conducted an extensive search and rescue operation covering an area exceeding 275,000 square kilometers. This search continued for several weeks, concluding on July 23, 2012, without any findings.
Nearly a year later, on May 5, 2013, local hunters discovered the remains of the aircraft in a marshland area located roughly 10 km southwest of Serov Airport. The discovery included burnt wreckage and the skeletal remains of the passengers and crew.
Findings
Reports regarding the flight suggest that the occupants, which included several local law enforcement officials, may have been under the influence of alcohol at the time of departure. The aircraft was lost during an unauthorized flight involving a group of individuals traveling for recreational purposes.