Fatal Beechcraft 95-B55 Crash in Kotayk Region

2 fatalities • в Котайкской области (Республика Армения)

A Beechcraft 95-B55, registration OM-KVV, crashed in the Kotayk region of Armenia during flight in instrument meteorological conditions. The accident resulted in two fatalities.

On November 29, 2022, a Beechcraft 95-B55, registration OM-KVV, was operating a flight from Ankara Esenboğa Airport (LTAC) in Turkey to Zvartnots Airport (UDUZ) in the Republic of Armenia. The aircraft was being ferried as part of a sale between two private individuals.

During the flight, the aircraft encountered instrument meteorological conditions. The crew attempted to perform a climbing spiral, which led to a loss of spatial orientation. This maneuver caused the aircraft to enter critical angles of attack and subsequently stall, resulting in a collision with the ground in the Kotaylag region.

The flight crew, consisting of two pilots who were citizens of the Czech Republic, was not prepared or authorized for flight in these specific meteorological conditions. There were two fatalities resulting from the impact.

Prior to the accident, the aircraft had completed several legs of a ferry route, including stops at Prachovice Airport (LKPM), Bratislava Ivanka Airport (LZIB), and Burgas Saravo Airport (LBBG).

Probable cause

The accident was caused by the crew's attempt to perform a climbing spiral during instrument meteorological conditions for which they were not prepared or authorized, leading to spatial disorientation, a stall, and ground impact. Contributing factors included a lack of proper risk analysis regarding weather conditions and the crew's lack of instrument flight skills and qualifications.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2022-12-01 Beechcraft 95-B55 accident near в Котайкской области (Республика Армения)?

A Beechcraft 95-B55, registration OM-KVV, crashed in the Kotayk region of Armenia during flight in instrument meteorological conditions. The accident resulted in two fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 2022-12-01 Beechcraft 95-B55 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2022-12-01 involved a Beechcraft 95-B55, registration OM-KVV, operated by Частное лицо, at в Котайкской области (Республика Армения).

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was caused by the crew's attempt to perform a climbing spiral during instrument meteorological conditions for which they were not prepared or authorized, leading to spatial disorientation, a stall, and ground impact. Contributing factors included a lack of proper risk analysis regarding weather…

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