Incident Overview
Aircraft operating a local agricultural spraying mission was dispatched from Russkaya Zhuravka, carrying a pilot, a mechanic, and a load of 1,050 kilograms of ammonium nitrate. During the takeoff roll, which was conducted with a tailwind, the aircraft deviated to the left. The pilot counteracted the deviation and decided to rotate the aircraft as quickly as possible.
Collision and Aftermath
Following liftoff, the aircraft veered to the left, collided with trees, and subsequently crashed upside down. Despite the severity of the impact, both the pilot and the mechanic were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage and was written off.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined the probable cause of the accident to be the pilot's decision to take off with a tailwind in unfavorable conditions. As the aircraft deviated to the left, the pilot initiated the takeoff prematurely while the speed was insufficient. The pilot failed to abandon the takeoff procedure.