Fatal Aircraft Accident Near Minino, Moscow Region

1 fatality • в районе н. п. Минино Клинского района Московской области

An Elitar-Sigma C4E-006 aircraft crashed during flight operations on August 31, 2019, resulting in the death of the pilot. The accident occurred in the Klin district of the Moscow region during low-altitude maneuvers.

On August 31, 2019, an Elitar-Sigma C4E-006, registration RA-1955G, was scheduled to perform two flights near the village of Minino in the Klin district. The pilot had planned the flights for the first half of the day in Class C airspace, though no flight plan had been submitted to air traffic control. The aircraft was stored in a hangar on the northeastern outskirts of Minino.

Prior to the accident, the pilot refueled the aircraft using fuel from a Lukoil gas station. The pilot and a companion completed a 15-minute flight at approximately 11:05 AM. A second flight was initiated at 11:30 AM with a passenger. The flight arrangements had been made in advance via mobile phone as a birthday gift for a passenger.

During the flight operations, the aircraft RA-1955G was involved in an accident that resulted in one fatality. The pilot did not undergo a pre-flight medical examination, a practice permitted under FAP-128 when no medical professional is available at the airfield.

The accident occurred during the execution of maneuvers, leading to a collision with the ground.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by pilot error during low-altitude aerobatic maneuvers, which resulted in the aircraft reaching critical angles of attack and stalling. The pilot was unable to recover due to insufficient altitude. Contributing factors included the pilot's lack of professional flight training, the absence of stall warning systems or indicators on the aircraft, and deviations from established maneuvering procedures.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2019-08-31 Элитар-Сигма С4Е-006 accident near в районе н. п. Минино Клинского района Московской области?

An Elitar-Sigma C4E-006 aircraft crashed during flight operations on August 31, 2019, resulting in the death of the pilot. The accident occurred in the Klin district of the Moscow region during low-altitude maneuvers.

Were there any fatalities in the 2019-08-31 Элитар-Сигма С4Е-006 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2019-08-31 involved a Элитар-Сигма С4Е-006, registration RA-1955G, operated by Частное лицо, at в районе н. п. Минино Клинского района Московской области.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was caused by pilot error during low-altitude aerobatic maneuvers, which resulted in the aircraft reaching critical angles of attack and stalling. The pilot was unable to recover due to insufficient altitude. Contributing factors included the pilot's lack of professional flight training, the absence of…

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