Fatal Autogyro Accident Near Potanino, Leningrad Oblast

2 fatalities • в районе населенного пункта Потанино Ленинградской области

A Kazachok 07 autogyro, registration RA-0283A, crashed in the Leningrad region on March 8, 2022, resulting in two fatalities. The investigation determined that uncoordinated control inputs caused the rotor blades to strike the aircraft's structure.

On March 8, 2022, a Kazachok 07 autogyro, registration RA-0283A, was involved in a fatal accident in the area of the Potanino settlement within the Leningrad Oblast. The aircraft was being operated for training purposes by an authorized representative and an invited pilot at the time of the event.

Because the aircraft lacked objective onboard control equipment, investigators relied on witness testimonies and inspections of aircraft components to reconstruct the flight history. The aircraft had recently been transported by road to the Velsky district in late February 2022 following a sale agreement between the manufacturer and a buyer.

Prior to the accident, the manufacturer had personally prepared the RA-0283A for flight and conducted several flights with the buyer's representative. Following the transfer of the aircraft and documentation on March 5, 2022, the crew continued flight operations for training purposes.

During the flight, the aircraft experienced a structural failure in mid-air. The investigation concluded that the rotor blades made contact with the tail assembly and the propeller, leading to the destruction of the aircraft.

Probable cause

The most likely cause of the accident was the uncoordinated actions of the crew with the control surfaces during flight, which resulted in the rotor blades striking the tail assembly and the propeller, causing the aircraft to break up in flight.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2022-03-08 Казачок 07 accident near в районе населенного пункта Потанино Ленинградской области?

A Kazachok 07 autogyro, registration RA-0283A, crashed in the Leningrad region on March 8, 2022, resulting in two fatalities. The investigation determined that uncoordinated control inputs caused the rotor blades to strike the aircraft's structure.

Were there any fatalities in the 2022-03-08 Казачок 07 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2022-03-08 involved a Казачок 07, registration RA-0283A, operated by Частное лицо, at в районе населенного пункта Потанино Ленинградской области.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The most likely cause of the accident was the uncoordinated actions of the crew with the control surfaces during flight, which resulted in the rotor blades striking the tail assembly and the propeller, causing the aircraft to break up in flight.

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