Engine failure and emergency landing near Pelagiada

No fatalities • Pelagiada, Russia • Flight

An aircraft experienced dual engine power loss shortly after departing Pelagiada, resulting in an emergency belly landing in an open field.

What happened

Shortly after departing from Pelagiada, the aircraft experienced a critical loss of power. The pilot notified Air Traffic Control that the right engine had failed, and subsequently reported that the left engine had also lost power.

Due to the loss of propulsion, the pilot performed an emergency belly landing in an open field situated approximately 20 km north of Stavropol, near Pelagiada. The impact resulted in the aircraft being damaged beyond repair.

Findings

  • The pilot successfully evacuated the aircraft.
  • There were 0 fatalities and 0 injuries reported following the incident.

Probable cause

The aircraft suffered a simultaneous failure of both the left and right engines shortly after takeoff.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2018-04-01 Cessna 401 accident near Pelagiada, Russia?

An aircraft experienced dual engine power loss shortly after departing Pelagiada, resulting in an emergency belly landing in an open field.

Were there any fatalities in the 2018-04-01 Cessna 401 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2018-04-01 involved a Cessna 401, registration RA-1272G, operated by Private Russia, at Pelagiada, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft suffered a simultaneous failure of both the left and right engines shortly after takeoff.

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