What happened
On an unsanctioned flight conducted in the Sosnovo-Ozyorskoye district of Buryatia, an aircraft engaged in crop-spraying activities for the Yeravninski state farm crashed near Shiringa. The incident occurred while the plane was flying at an altitude between 100 and 200 meters. During the operation, the aircraft performed a left bank before losing altitude and impacting the ground approximately 6 km from Shiringa.
The accident resulted in four fatalities, as both the pilot and crew members along with two passengers perished in the impact.
Findings
Official investigations into the crash were unable to reach a definitive conclusion regarding the exact reason for the loss of control. However, investigators noted that an engine failure remains a potential contributing factor that has not been dismissed.