Accident
A single-engine aircraft crashed in a snow-covered field 1.5 km from Sergeevka Airstrip during a positioning flight from Priluki to Sergeevka in the Priluki district of the Chernigov region. The flight was intended to reposition the aircraft for crop-spraying operations. While on approach, the crew encountered below-minima weather conditions, including low clouds and fog, which led to spatial disorientation. The aircraft subsequently impacted terrain, resulting in the deaths of both pilots and both passengers, who were aircraft mechanics.
Investigation
Official investigation findings determined the probable cause of the accident. The report cited loss of control on final approach, which was attributed to spatial disorientation experienced by the crew. The below-minima weather conditions were noted as a contributing factor to the disorientation.
Probable Cause
The official finding stated that the loss of control on final approach was caused by spatial disorientation.