S-1 Sintel crash in Ryazan Oblast

1 fatality • в районе н.п. Малинки, Михайловского района, Рязанской области

A private S-1 Sintel aircraft crashed into trees and the ground during a flight test near Malinki, Russia, resulting in the death of the pilot.

What happened

On May 31, 2010, at approximately 16:38 UTC, an S-1 Sintel, registration RA-0613G, was conducting flight tests near Malinki in the Mikhailovsky District of the Ryazan Oblast. The aircraft, owned by a private individual, was being flown to verify the operational stability and control of newly installed agricultural spraying equipment. The flight departed from a dirt road near the village of Malaya Doroginka.

While performing a turn at a low altitude near a forested area, the aircraft struck trees and subsequently impacted the ground. The accident occurred at an absolute altitude of 205 meters in a hilly landscape characterized by ravines and scattered woodland. The crash resulted in one fatality (the pilot) and significant damage to the aircraft.

The investigation

Preliminary findings indicated that the pilot had not undergone a pre-flight medical examination, and no weather information had been requested prior to the flight. Furthermore, no application for the use of airspace had been submitted to the Air Traffic Management Center. While the owner stated that pre-flight preparations were completed one hour before the mission, the pilot had not performed preliminary flight preparations. The weather conditions at the time of the accident were reported as simple/clear.

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to request weather information or file a flight plan, combined with a lack of pre-flight medical clearance and preparation, contributed to the controlled flight into terrain during a low-altitude maneuver.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2010-05-31 ЕЭВС S-1 «Синтал» accident near в районе н.п. Малинки, Михайловского района, Рязанской области?

A private S-1 Sintel aircraft crashed into trees and the ground during a flight test near Malinki, Russia, resulting in the death of the pilot.

Were there any fatalities in the 2010-05-31 ЕЭВС S-1 «Синтал» accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2010-05-31 involved a ЕЭВС S-1 «Синтал», registration RA-0613G, at в районе н.п. Малинки, Михайловского района, Рязанской области.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to request weather information or file a flight plan, combined with a lack of pre-flight medical clearance and preparation, contributed to the controlled flight into terrain during a low-altitude maneuver.

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