Accident Overview
The crew was engaged in a local crop-spraying mission under contract with the kolkhoz of Mayakovskogo. The flight commenced from the town of Gorodok, located within the Vitebsk voblast. While the aircraft was approaching the area of Varkhi, the pilot executed a sharp right turn while flying at a low height. During this turn, the right wing struck a set of telephone cables. The contact with the cables caused the aircraft to crash immediately.
Injuries and Damage
The crash resulted in serious injuries to both pilots. The passenger, who was an agronomist, suffered fatal injuries and was killed. The aircraft was destroyed in the accident.
Probable Cause
The official investigation determined that the crew was intoxicated after drinking excessive amounts of vodka and wine. This intoxication was identified as the cause of the accident.