What happened
During an agricultural operation for the Mayakovskogo kolkhoz, an aircraft was performing crop-spraying maneuvers near Varkhi. The flight originated from Gorodok in the Vitebsk region. While flying at a low altitude, the pilot executed a sudden right-hand turn. During this maneuver, the right wing of the aircraft made contact with overhead telephone cables, leading to a crash.
The incident resulted in one fatality and two serious injuries. The occupants included the flight crew and an agronomist traveling as a passenger.
Findings
Investigations into the accident concluded that the primary factor was crew intoxication following the consumption of significant amounts of alcohol, specifically vodka and wine.