What happened
During a positioning flight intended for a crop-spraying mission in North Kazakhstan, the flight crew experienced a loss of orientation while traveling between the villages of Taiynsha and Sorochinskiy. In an attempt to re-establish their navigational position, the pilot performed an emergency landing in a small field located near the village of Sarybulak.
Following the landing, the crew departed the field. During the subsequent takeoff, the aircraft encountered a slight tailwind. While flying at an altitude of approximately 15 meters, the pilot-in-command began a left-hand turn. During this maneuver, the lower portion of the left wing made contact with a tree. This impact caused the aircraft to stall, resulting in a crash that triggered a post-impact fire. The accident resulted in two fatalities and one serious injury.
Findings
- The aircraft struck a tree during a low-altitude turn.
- Loss of orientation prior to the accident led to the initial landing in the field to check positioning.