What happened
During a positioning flight approaching Shevshenko Airport, the crew encountered a critical shortage of fuel. As the aircraft was descending toward its destination, it became clear that the remaining fuel was insufficient to complete the approach. This forced the crew to execute an emergency landing in an open field situated a short distance from the airport.
The impact resulted in a belly landing, causing the aircraft to sustain damage that rendered it a total loss. Despite the severity of the landing, all three crew members were able to evacuate the wreckage. The occupants sustained only minor injuries during the incident.
Findings
Investigations into the accident identified two primary contributing factors. First, the aircraft experienced fuel exhaustion because the crew miscalculated the amount of fuel on board prior to takeoff. Additionally, the flight was conducted under challenging meteorological conditions involving heavy snow and high winds, which led to the pilot losing situational awareness while cruising.