Incident Overview
An unauthorized flight conducting crop-spraying operations for the sovkhoz "Yeravninski" crashed under unclear circumstances. The aircraft departed from Shiringa in the Sosnovo-Ozyorskoye district of Buryatia. While flying at an altitude of approximately 100–200 meters, the airplane banked to the left, subsequently lost height, and impacted terrain 6 kilometers from Shiringa.
Occupants and Fatalities
The aircraft carried four occupants: two pilots and two passengers. All four individuals were killed in the crash.
Investigation and Probable Cause
The official investigation into the accident determined that the cause could not be established. However, the possibility of an engine failure was considered and not ruled out.