Accident Overview
The aircraft had been dispatched in Olhyne for a spraying mission since January 25. On the morning of the accident, the captain decided to take off without his copilot for a local flight and was accompanied by an unauthorized person. The flight involved low passes, after which the captain initiated a steep climb. During the climb, the airplane experienced an excessive angle of attack and stalled. The nose dropped, and the aircraft struck the ground at an angle of 45°, crashing in a field and bursting into flames. Both occupants sustained fatal injuries.
Official Findings
The official investigation determined the probable cause: The captain initiated a local flight with unauthorized people on board. At the time of the accident, both individuals were intoxicated. The captain had a blood alcohol level of 1.9‰.