What happened
During a mission as part of a firefighting program, an aircraft was conducting a survey flight when the crew experienced a sudden engine failure. In response to the loss of power, the crew attempted to execute an emergency landing. During this maneuver, the aircraft entered a stall and impacted the surface of the Varnavka River.
Upon impact, the aircraft sank into the water and sustained damage that rendered it a total loss. There were three people on board at the time of the accident, consisting of the pilot, a crew member, and one passenger. All three occupants sustained injuries during the crash event.