What happened
During a scheduled agricultural spraying operation in Novoaleksandrovsk, an aircraft experienced a critical mechanical failure shortly after departing from the airfield. While maintaining an altitude of approximately 50 metres, the crew initiated the extension of the flaps when the engine ceased functioning.
In an attempt to recover the flight, the crew performed an engine restart procedure; however, the engine failed to relight. Faced with a loss of power, the pilot attempted to execute an emergency landing. The aircraft subsequently struck a field and collided with several trees during the descent. The impact resulted in two injuries to the crew members. The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.
Findings
- The primary factor in the accident was an engine failure occurring during the initial climb phase.
- The loss of power occurred specifically during the configuration change involving the deployment of flaps.