Che-24A1 Amphibious Seaplane Capsizes During Water Landing in Russia

No fatalities • РФ, Республика Татарстан, г. Мензелинск, акватория р. Мензеля

A Che-24A1 amphibious seaplane, registration RA-2162G, capsized while performing a water landing on the Menzelya River. The incident occurred in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, during a flight involving a passenger.

On August 24, 2022, a Che-24A1 seaplane, registration RA-2162G, was operating in the Menzelinsk area of the Republic of Tatarstan. Earlier that morning, the pilot-in-command had completed a flight from Poyma to Menzelinsk airfield. Following this, the pilot conducted several takeoff and landing maneuvers on the water surface of the Menzelya River.

At approximately 15:10, after a passenger had boarded the aircraft, the pilot took off again, flying over the Menzelya River. During the subsequent flight operations, the aircraft attempted a landing on the water.

The aircraft, RA-2itim2162G, capsized during the landing sequence. There were no injuries or fatalities reported as a result of the accident.

Investigation findings indicated that the pilot-in-command performed the water landing with the landing gear in the extended position, which caused the aircraft to capsize.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by the pilot's lack of specific training and authorization for seaplane operations, resulting in a landing on the water with the landing gear extended. A contributing factor was the lack of specific procedures in the aircraft's flight manual regarding water landing techniques.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2022-08-24 Че-24 А1 accident near РФ, Республика Татарстан, г. Мензелинск, акватория р. Мензеля?

A Che-24A1 amphibious seaplane, registration RA-2162G, capsized while performing a water landing on the Menzelya River. The incident occurred in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, during a flight involving a passenger.

Were there any fatalities in the 2022-08-24 Че-24 А1 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2022-08-24 involved a Че-24 А1, registration RA-2162G, operated by Частное лицо, at РФ, Республика Татарстан, г. Мензелинск, акватория р. Мензеля.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was caused by the pilot's lack of specific training and authorization for seaplane operations, resulting in a landing on the water with the landing gear extended. A contributing factor was the lack of specific procedures in the aircraft's flight manual regarding water landing techniques.

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