SP-2008 excursion into Volga River near Yuryevskoye

2 fatalities • на посадочной площадке Юрьевское («Волжанка»)

During a training flight on April 26, 2009, an SP-2008 aircraft veered off the runway and capsized into the Volga River.

What happened

On April 26, 2009, a flight plan was approved for training activities near the Yuryevskoye (Volzhanka) settlement, scheduled between 07:00 and 17:00. The crew, consisting of two amateur pilots, arrived at the landing site in an SP-2008, registration RA-0321G, and successfully completed their pre-flight medical examinations. After reviewing the current meteorological, air traffic, and ornithological conditions, the crew received takeoff clearance from the local flight information service.

The aircraft departed at 09:01:03 to perform maneuvers within the designated aerobatic zone. At 09:12:06, the aircraft returned to the Yuryevskoye landing site without prior communication with the dispatcher regarding the reason for the return. During the landing roll on the unpaved runway, the aircraft exited the paved surface and capsized into the Volga River.

Probable cause

The aircraft exited the runway surface during the landing roll, resulting in a capsize into the river.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2009-04-26 СП-2008 accident near на посадочной площадке Юрьевское («Волжанка»)?

During a training flight on April 26, 2009, an SP-2008 aircraft veered off the runway and capsized into the Volga River.

Were there any fatalities in the 2009-04-26 СП-2008 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2009-04-26 involved a СП-2008, registration RA-0321G, at на посадочной площадке Юрьевское («Волжанка»).

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft exited the runway surface during the landing roll, resulting in a capsize into the river.

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