What happened
An aircraft, originally scheduled for an ambulance mission to transport a patient, was grounded due to a starter motor failure. Following repairs performed by two mechanics, the plane was prepared for a ferry flight to Mogilev. The crew consisted of two pilots and two mechanics.
During the flight, approximately six minutes after departing from its origin, the aircraft was cruising at a relatively low altitude roughly 10 km from the departure site. At this stage, the airplane entered an uncontrolled steep left turn. The aircraft subsequently crashed in flames at Malyye Khutora, located within the Krasnopolye district of the Mogilev region. There were four fatalities among the occupants.
Findings
Investigations into the accident revealed that the pilots were operating the aircraft while severely intoxicated following a wedding celebration earlier that afternoon. Testing confirmed that the captain had a blood alcohol concentration of 2 ‰, while the co-pilot's level was measured at 4.2 ‰. The two mechanics on board had not consumed any alcohol.