What happened
During a scheduled agricultural mission for the Zavyety Lenina collective farm in the Mikhailovka district, an aircraft experienced mechanical difficulties. While performing crop spraying operations, the aircraft encountered engine-related issues at a low altitude. Following the onset of these engine problems, the aircraft entered a 45-degree right bank before impacting a field situated approximately 6 km south of Sukhov 2-I.
There were three fatalities in the accident, involving the pilot and two local farmers who were passengers on the flight.
Findings
Investigations into the crash identified that the pilot was intoxicated at the time of the incident. The combination of engine failure and the pilot's impairment contributed to the loss of control during the low-altitude flight phase.