Cessna 172P Collision with Power Line in Sakha Republic

No fatalities • на посадочной площадке населенного пункта Мукучи Республики Саха (Якутия)

A Cessna F172P crashed into a power line support in the Mukuchi settlement during an unplanned landing. The accident occurred while the crew was performing forestry work in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia).

On July 28, 2022, a Cessna F172P, registration RA-67332, was operating a scheduled flight from Sangar Airport as part of a forestry work contract. The pilot-in-command and a flight observer arrived at Sangar Airport at 09:25 local time to execute a flight plan intended for aerial reconnaissance and forestry duties.

During the flight, the crew was forced to perform an unplanned landing at the landing area of the Mukuchi settlement due to the deteriorating health of the flight observer. The pilot-in-command had no prior experience landing at this specific location and was unaware of the presence of artificial obstacles in the area.

The aircraft, RA-67332, initially attempted to land at the site but encountered animals on the runway. The pilot failed to abort the approach and execute a timely go-around, resulting in a significant runway overrun. Due to insufficient remaining runway length to brake the aircraft, the pilot was forced to attempt a takeoff.

During this subsequent takeoff attempt, the aircraft encountered power lines along the takeoff course. The crew was unable to maintain the necessary climb profile, leading to a collision with a power line support.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by the pilot's failure to abort the approach and execute a go-around after encountering animals on the runway, leading to a runway overrun and a subsequent takeoff attempt with insufficient runway. This was compounded by the presence of power lines along the takeoff path and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the unplanned landing site due to a medical emergency involving the observer.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2022-07-28 Cessna F172P accident near на посадочной площадке населенного пункта Мукучи Республики Саха (Якутия)?

A Cessna F172P crashed into a power line support in the Mukuchi settlement during an unplanned landing. The accident occurred while the crew was performing forestry work in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia).

Were there any fatalities in the 2022-07-28 Cessna F172P accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2022-07-28 involved a Cessna F172P, registration RA-67332, operated by ИП Гуваков Михаил Иванович, at на посадочной площадке населенного пункта Мукучи Республики Саха (Якутия).

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was caused by the pilot's failure to abort the approach and execute a go-around after encountering animals on the runway, leading to a runway overrun and a subsequent takeoff attempt with insufficient runway. This was compounded by the presence of power lines along the takeoff path and the pilot's lack…

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