What happened
A cargo mission originating from Ust-Nera ended in an accident when the aircraft attempted to land on unpaved ground. The flight was transporting various pieces of equipment intended for personnel at a nearby gold mining operation. During the landing phase at coordinates N 65° 54' E 138° 20', the landing gear of the single-engine airplane failed. This structural failure caused the undercarriage to collapse, forcing the aircraft to slide along the ground on its belly until it reached a complete stop.
Findings
- The primary factor in the accident was the landing on unprepared terrain.
- There were 0 fatalities and 0 injuries reported, as both members of the flight crew were able to exit the wreckage safely.
- The aircraft sustained damage that rendered it a total loss.