What happened
During a scheduled agricultural spraying mission, an aircraft departed from a small airfield located at Svetilnoye in the Borispol district of the Kiev region. While attempting to land, the flight crew approached the runway at an excessive altitude. Rather than initiating a go-around procedure to correct the descent, the crew attempted to force the aircraft onto the landing strip.
This maneuver resulted in a significant loss of airspeed. The aircraft type impacted the ground approximately 9 meters before reaching the landing threshold. The impact caused the plane to nose over, which subsequently triggered a post-crash fire. The accident resulted in one fatality, involving the co-pilot, while the remaining two occupants, including a mechanic, sustained two injuries.
Findings
Investigations into the crash identified several critical contributing factors. The captain utilized an incorrect approach configuration, maintaining a speed that was too low for the flight phase, which ultimately led to an aerodynamic stall. Furthermore, investigators noted that the crew was suffering from fatigue due to inadequate rest periods and had consumed excessive amounts of alcohol during the previous evening.