What happened
At approximately 20:00 local time, an aircraft departed from Tersky to conduct a local flight that had not been authorized. The flight was carrying a total of five people, including the pilot and four passengers. During the cruise phase of the flight, the aircraft was operating at an altitude of roughly 50 metres.
While maintaining this low altitude, the aircraft became uncontrollable. The flight ended when the plane struck an open field situated approximately one kilometre from the takeoff location. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the aircraft. Among the occupants, four fatalities were recorded, while one female passenger sustained serious injuries.
Findings
- The flight was conducted without proper authorization.
- The aircraft lost control while flying at a very low altitude of 50 metres.