An Antonov 2 aircraft, registration RA-84553, crashed in Rostov Oblast, Russia, resulting in the loss of a 14-year-old passenger and damage to the pilot. The aircraft was carrying 400 kg of fuel and 1200 liters of pesticide, and the pilot escaped unharmed. The aircraft was operating a flight to spray pesticide over a wheat field. The farmer’s son was allowed on board, despite regulations prohibiting it. The engine lost power during the first swath run, leading to a collision with electricity wires and a ground impact. The undercarriage was sheared off, and a fire erupted, causing structural failure and subsequent fire. Investigation was hampered due to insufficient safety measures and a lack of operational and technical documentation.An Antonov 2 aircraft, registration RA-84553, crashed in Rostov Oblast, Russia, resulting in the loss of a 14-year-old passenger and damage to the pilot. The aircraft was carrying 400 kg of fuel and 1200 liters of pesticide, and the pilot escaped unharmed. The aircraft was operating a flight to spray pesticide over a wheat field. The farmer’s son was allowed on board, despite regulations prohibiting it. The engine lost power during the first swath run, leading to a collision with electricity wires and a ground impact. The undercarriage was sheared off, and a fire erupted, causing structural failure and subsequent fire. Investigation was hampered due to insufficient safety measures and a lack of operational and technical documentation.