L-145 Seaplane Veers Off Runway at Kaluga Airport

No fatalities • в аэропорту Калуга (Грабцево)

An L-145 seaplane, registration RA-3310G, veered off the runway during a landing approach at Kaluga (Grabtsevo) airport. The incident occurred during daylight hours under visual meteorological conditions.

On May 23, 2024, an L-145 seaplane with registration RA-3310G was performing a planned international flight route involving airfields in Belarus and Russia. The flight plan included stops at Hozevo, Orsha, Kaluga (Grabtsevo), and Sosnovka. Prior to the flight, the pilot-in-command completed pre-flight preparations according to the aircraft flight manual and refueled the aircraft with approximately 320 kg of AI-95 gasoline.

During the landing phase at Kaluga (Grabtsevo) airport, the aircraft encountered a crosswind. The pilot attempted to land using a sideslip angle, which resulted in the aircraft veering off the runway. The aircraft sustained damage during the excursion.

There were no injuries or fatalities reported in connection with the incident. The flight was conducted under visual meteorological conditions.

Probable cause

The aircraft veered off the runway due to a landing with a sideslip angle during a crosswind. Contributing factors included the captain's failure to initiate a go-around when the crosswind exceeded the limitations specified in the flight manual, as well as uncoordinated use of the aircraft's control surfaces during the landing approach and subsequent takeoff run.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2024-05-23 Л-145 accident near в аэропорту Калуга (Грабцево)?

An L-145 seaplane, registration RA-3310G, veered off the runway during a landing approach at Kaluga (Grabtsevo) airport. The incident occurred during daylight hours under visual meteorological conditions.

Were there any fatalities in the 2024-05-23 Л-145 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2024-05-23 involved a Л-145, registration RA-3310G, operated by Частное лицо, at в аэропорту Калуга (Грабцево).

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft veered off the runway due to a landing with a sideslip angle during a crosswind. Contributing factors included the captain's failure to initiate a go-around when the crosswind exceeded the limitations specified in the flight manual, as well as uncoordinated use of the aircraft's control surfaces during…

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