Crocodile caused airplane crash

A Let-410 Turbolet similar to the one involved in the accident
Picture courtesy of Dmitri A. Motti

According to the lone survivor of the crash, a crocdile hidden in a duffle bag in the cabin, caused the plane to crash. The crocodile managed to escape from the duffle bag, frightening passengers and crew which eventually led to the crash. Apparently the crocodile survived the impact but was later killed. Full story