What happened
During a local demonstration flight in Seshenovo intended to celebrate the 1st of May, a single-engine aircraft crashed into a public square. The mission involved the distribution of leaflets to the local population. While performing the low-altitude maneuvers required for the leaflet drop, the aircraft encountered significant wind gusts. This weather encounter caused the crew to descend below a safe altitude, leading the plane to strike trees before impacting the ground. The impact was followed by an intense fire that completely destroyed the airframe.
There were five people on board at the time of the accident, consisting of two pilots and three passengers. All five fatalities occurred during the crash and subsequent fire.
Findings
Investigations into the accident concluded that the primary factor contributing to the loss of control was crew intoxication during the operation.