Incident Overview
A positioning flight for crop-spraying operations was en route to the airstrip of the sovkhoz (state farm) "Tatarski." On approach, the pilot attempted a pancake landing, assuming the ground to be drenched. During the last segment, the aircraft lost speed on short final, resulting in the left wing stalling and striking the ground. The aircraft subsequently cartwheeled and was damaged beyond repair.
Crew and Damage
All three crew members on board escaped uninjured. The aircraft sustained damage beyond repair due to the cartwheel and ground impact.
Probable Cause
The official investigation identified the probable cause as a wrong approach configuration on the part of the pilot-in-command, who failed to maintain a sufficient speed during the last segment of the landing.