Incident Overview
On May 12, 2022, at 09:18 UTC, a twin-engine Tecnam P2006T aircraft with registration VT-VDB was involved in an accident at Bhiwani Airfield. The aircraft was owned and operated by M/s FSTC Flying School Pvt. Ltd. It was conducting a training flight involving circuit and landing exercises when it encountered mechanical failures during the climb phase.
Flight History and Sequence of Events
The accident occurred during the second sortie of the day, which included six planned circuit and landing exercises. Prior to the flight, pre-flight inspections confirmed that engine coolant and oil levels were within limits, and fuel quantity was verified at 155 liters. The aircraft took off from Runway 30 for its first touch-and-go exercise. After a normal touchdown and rolling approximately 100 feet, the crew initiated the take-off roll.
During the initial climb, the crew observed roughness in the left engine, followed by a loss of power and a change in engine sound. The instructor took control and applied asymmetric handling procedures, including right rudder input and banking toward the live right engine. However, while climbing at approximately 100 feet above ground level, the starboard (right) engine also exhibited roughness and subsequent power loss. With both engines affected and airspeed dropping, the crew was unable to maintain the desired climb.
Outcome and Investigation
The crew decided to perform a forced landing, successfully bringing the aircraft down within the airport premises. The accident site was located 440 meters from the runway end inside Bhiwani Airfield. Although the aircraft sustained substantial damage, there were no injuries to the two persons on board: one flight instructor and one student pilot.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) ordered an investigation under order number INV: 11011/7/2022-AAIB, dated May 17, 2022. The investigation was conducted in accordance with ICAO Annex 13 and the Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents and Incidents) Rules, 2017, with the sole objective of preventing future accidents rather than apportioning blame.