Aircraft excursion and collision at Tver airfield

No fatalities • на п.п. «Змеёво» (г. Тверь)

A SKY RANGER aircraft veered off the runway during a post-assembly test run in Tver, resulting in a collision with ground structures.

What happened

On September 20, 2014, a SKY RANGER aircraft, registration RA-0274A, was conducting a routine ground test run following its recent assembly at the Zmeyovo airfield near Tver. During the takeoff roll along the runway, while maintaining a magnetic course of 210 degrees, the aircraft lifted off the ground and drifted to the right.

As a result of this deviation, the aircraft moved 200 meters away from the runway centerline. Upon landing, the aircraft struck several wooden structures located near the airfield. The pilot sustained minor injuries during the incident.

Findings

  • The aircraft drifted from the runway axis by 200 meters.
  • The collision resulted in the partial destruction of two wooden containers used as storage facilities.

Probable cause

The aircraft deviated from the runway centerline during the takeoff roll, leading to an excursion and subsequent impact with ground structures.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2014-09-20 SKY RANGER accident near на п.п. «Змеёво» (г. Тверь)?

A SKY RANGER aircraft veered off the runway during a post-assembly test run in Tver, resulting in a collision with ground structures.

Were there any fatalities in the 2014-09-20 SKY RANGER accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2014-09-20 involved a SKY RANGER, registration RA-0274A, at на п.п. «Змеёво» (г. Тверь).

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft deviated from the runway centerline during the takeoff roll, leading to an excursion and subsequent impact with ground structures.

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