Accident Summary
On the day of the accident, the aircraft departed from Semipalatinsk Airport. As it climbed to approximately 100 meters above ground, it lost altitude. The airplane then struck the ground in a relatively flat attitude in a snow-covered field located 1,457 meters from the runway end. The impact resulted in a huge explosion, which completely destroyed the aircraft.
Victims
All 32 occupants of the aircraft perished in the crash. Among the deceased were 11 female members of the Kyzylorda Basketball Team, accompanied by their coach and one judge. No further details about other passengers or crew are available.
Investigation
The official investigation into the accident was unable to determine the exact cause with certainty. Witnesses, including the air traffic controller on duty, reported seeing a bright flash in the sky just before the accident. However, various analyses of the wreckage and debris did not find any traces of explosives.