Incident Overview
While descending to Shevshenko Airport on a positioning flight, the crew realized that the aircraft had run out of fuel. They were forced to attempt an emergency landing. The aircraft belly landed in an open field a few kilometers from the airport and came to rest. All three crew members escaped with minor injuries, while the aircraft was damaged beyond repair.
Fuel Miscalculation
According to the official findings, the airplane ran out of fuel because the crew miscalculated the fuel quantity before departure.
Loss of Orientation
Additionally, the crew lost orientation en route while cruising in poor weather conditions consisting of snow falls and strong winds.