What happened
After completing agricultural spraying tasks in the vicinity of Šilale, an unauthorized flight was initiated shortly after sunrise. A few minutes into the flight, the single engine aircraft collided with trees, leading to a crash that ignited a fire approximately 7 km away from the departure airstrip. The impact and subsequent flames resulted in the total destruction of the airplane and the death of one fatality.
Findings
Investigations into the accident revealed that the pilot was operating the aircraft while under the influence of alcohol. Post-accident medical examinations determined that the pilot's blood alcohol concentration was 2.8 ‰, identifying pilot intoxication as the primary factor in the loss of control.