What happened
The aircraft departed Khabarovsk Airport on a scheduled cargo mission bound for Arkhara. The flight carried two pilots, three passengers, and a payload of 350 kilograms of molybdenum. During the initial climb phase, at an altitude of approximately 10 meters and a speed of 175 km/h, the right engine ceased functioning. The pilot attempted to maintain control using rudder inputs, but the aircraft crashed in the vicinity of the runway. The airframe was destroyed upon impact. All five individuals on board were killed in the accident. Additionally, one of the passengers succumbed to their injuries a few hours after the crash.
Findings
Investigations into the incident could not definitively identify the specific reason for the right engine failure. Authorities noted that the cause might have been related to several potential mechanical or operational issues. These possibilities include a broken VISh-22 control cable, takeoff with rudder pedals not in the neutral position, an ignition system malfunction, or a defect in the fuel supply system.