What happened
During a flight near the mouth of the Bysyttakh River, an unidentified aircraft struck the left bank of the Kotui River. The impact occurred while the aircraft was operating at an excessively low altitude. Following the collision with the riverbank, the plane crashed in the vicinity of the Bysyttakh River's mouth.
Despite the impact and subsequent crash, there were no casualties reported among those on board.
Findings
- The aircraft was flying at an insufficient altitude prior to the collision.
- The primary factor in the accident was the low flight altitude relative to the terrain.