Incident Overview
A crop spraying flight operating from Zaupory in the Batetski district of the Novgorod region experienced a loss of engine power while flying at low height. The aircraft subsequently lost altitude and collided with the roof of a horse stable before coming to rest on the banks of the River Luga near the settlement of Rechka. Both pilots on board were killed in the accident.
Operational Context
The flight was conducted for the sovkhoz (state farm) "Peredolski." The aircraft was engaged in agricultural spraying operations at the time of the incident. The exact type or registration of the aircraft has not been specified in the official findings.
Accident Sequence
According to the official investigation, the engine failed while the aircraft was operating at a low altitude, leaving insufficient height for recovery. The airplane descended and struck the roof of a horse stable. After the collision, the aircraft came to rest on the banks of the River Luga, which flows near Rechka.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the engine failure was caused by soot deposits in the inlet valves. No other contributing factors were identified in the source material.