Accident Overview
A ferry flight from Malmyzh to Kirov, with an intermediate stop in Kaksinvai, ended in a crash shortly after departing the intermediate stop. The aircraft departed Kaksinvai at 1715 local time on the second leg of the flight. Shortly after departure, the crew attempted a risky maneuver at very low height, during which the aircraft struck trees and crashed in a wooded area located 15 kilometers east of Shurma. The aircraft burst into flames upon impact.
Occupants and Fatalities
The aircraft carried three occupants: both pilots and a sole passenger, who was an aircraft mechanic seated in the second pilot's seat. All three were killed in the accident.
Intoxication of the Crew
At the time of the accident, the crew was intoxicated. Official findings determined that both pilots had significant blood alcohol levels. The captain had a blood alcohol concentration of 2.1‰, and the copilot had a level of 2.8‰.
Official Probable Cause
The probable cause of the accident, as stated in the official investigation, was that both pilots were intoxicated at the time of the accident.