Fatal Aircraft Crash Near Yenotayevka Involving Intoxicated Pilot (CCCP-15283)

Incident Overview and Flight Sequence In the early evening, a pilot who was intoxicated took the keys to an aircraft without authorization. After starting the engine, the pilot completed several circuits over the Yenotayevka region. During the flight, the aircraft was operating at an altitude of 150 to 200 meters when the pilot lost control. ## Crash Details and Outcome The aircraft crashed at a speed of 250 km/h into a steppe area located 7 kilometers west of Yenotayevka. The impact destroyed the aircraft, and the pilot, who was the only person on board, was killed in the accident. ## Official Findings The investigation determined that the pilot was intoxicated at the time of the incident. Official findings reported that the alcohol concentration in the pilot's blood was 3.1 per mille (3.1‰).