Incident Overview
On 9 May 2025, an Ikarus C42B aircraft, registered as YR-5201, was scheduled for a training flight in the vicinity of Caransebeș Airport (LRCS). The aircraft departed at 10:38 local time with a pilot instructor and a pilot trainee on board. Shortly after takeoff, at an altitude of approximately 50 meters, the crew observed that the engine temperatures exceeded normal operating limits and detected a smell characteristic of hot metal.
Emergency Landing and Sequence of Events
The pilot instructor assumed control of the aircraft to execute an emergency landing. During the maneuver, a 90° left turn was performed to align with taxiway A. While turning, the left wingtip made contact with the grassy surface. Subsequently, the aircraft made a hard contact with the taxiway, followed by two uncontrolled bounces. These events resulted in damage to the nose landing gear and the propeller.
Crew and Injuries
The crew members did not sustain any physical injuries and did not request medical assistance.
Investigation Status
The investigation is being conducted by the Autoritatea de Investigații și Analiză pentru Siguranța Aviației Civile (AIAS). As of the provisional statement, no safety issues requiring immediate safety recommendations have been identified. The investigation is in the stage of analyzing collected information and drafting the report.