History of the Flight
On 20 September 2021, a Tecnam P2008JC aircraft registered VT-RBE, operated by M/s Redbird Flight Training Academy Pvt. Ltd., was engaged in a solo circuit and landing training flight at Baramati Airport, India. The trainee pilot, holding a Student Pilot License (SPL), had previously completed three solo checks and 1 hour 20 minutes of solo flying. This was the fourth solo check flight, intended to assess the pilot's readiness for solo flight.
The instructor briefed the trainee and performed a pre-flight inspection. The aircraft departed at 0655 UTC with 80 liters of fuel. During the dual check, the instructor supervised four circuits and full-stop landings, all of which were stable. After a satisfactory assessment, the instructor released the trainee for solo flying, advising him to perform four full-stop landings. The instructor then proceeded to the ATC cabin to observe.
The trainee pilot taxied, took off from runway 29 uneventfully, and followed a left-hand circuit. ATC cleared the aircraft to land. According to the instructor, the approach was stabilized. The student reported that after a smooth touchdown, he perceived a balloon and initiated a go-around. The instructor, observing from the ATC cabin, also instructed the ATC controller to advise a go-around. The controller relayed the instruction.
However, the aircraft did not climb. It began to sink with a left bank. The left wing tip struck the unpaved surface left of runway 29, followed by the nose section. The aircraft then rolled and came to rest upside down. The ELT activated. No distress call was made. The emergency siren was activated, and the instructor and two ATC personnel rushed to the site. The trainee pilot, hanging in his harness, was rescued without injury. No fire occurred.
Damage to Aircraft
The aircraft sustained substantial damage. The right wing leading edge was twisted inward and downward from the tip to the upper strut attachment, with skin ripped at the root and twisted portion. An approximately 12-inch cut mark was found on the right wing. The wing-to-fuselage attachment skin was wrinkled, and the wing tip was broken. The left wing front and rear spars were completely damaged, with dents on the leading edge and skin ripped near the root. An 11-inch cut mark was present on the left wing leading edge. The fuselage, engine compartment and firewall, nose landing gear assembly, vertical stabilizer, propeller, and cockpit were also damaged.
Injuries to Persons
The sole occupant, the trainee pilot, reported no injuries. No other persons were on board or injured.
Other Details
The accident occurred at coordinates 18°13'42.73" N, 74°35'3.15" E, at 0830 UTC. The flight was a local training operation under Visual Meteorological Conditions. No fire was reported. The aircraft was equipped with an ELT which activated upon impact.