What happened
The flight was operating under bad weather conditions when the aircraft encountered difficulties leading to a crash somewhere within Russian territory. Following the impact, a post-crash fire broke out, which ultimately destroyed the airframe completely.
Findings
The official investigation concluded that the accident stemmed from a lack of discipline on the part of the crew. Specifically, the authorities determined that the flight crew was not sufficiently familiar with the characteristics and handling of this particular type of airplane, which contributed to the loss of control.