What happened
On a scheduled agricultural mission for the 'Shlyuent Ilitch' sovkhoz, an aircraft departed from Yablunivka at 12:58 local time. The flight was performing crop spraying operations at low altitudes, specifically between 30 and 70 meters above the ground.
Approximately seven minutes after takeoff, while the aircraft was executing a turn to the right, the plane became uncontrollable. The aircraft descended rapidly into an open field situated roughly 5 km southeast of Yablunivka. The impact occurred at a velocity of 226 km/h. While the wreckage did not ignite following the collision, the force of the crash resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. Both members of the crew sustained fatal injuries.
Findings
Investigators were unable to establish a definitive cause for the accident with absolute certainty. However, evidence suggested that the flight controls became unresponsive during the maneuver. It is believed that a metallic cylinder containing a first-aid kit, positioned beneath the co-pilot's seat, shifted and became lodged between the seat and the control column, jamming the steering mechanism.