Flight Planning and Preparation
On 5 July 2025, a flight was planned from the Gostilitsy Airfield (Aerodrom Gostilitsy) using an L-54 aircraft, registration RA-2860G. The flight was intended to operate under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) in class G airspace for general aviation purposes. A flight plan was filed with air traffic control authorities.
Pre-flight Actions
The pilot-in-command (PIC) conducted the pre-flight preparation. During this phase, the aircraft was refueled with 200 liters of AI-95 automobile gasoline, adding to the existing fuel. The total fuel on board before departure was 260 liters (190 kg). No engine oil was added. The PIC obtained weather information from the Windy website, concluding that meteorological conditions did not preclude VFR flight.
Medical and Regulatory Aspects
No medical officer was present at the Gostilitsy Airfield. Consequently, the PIC did not undergo a pre-flight medical examination. According to applicable regulations (FAP-128, paragraph 8.10.1), when a medical officer is absent, the PIC is responsible for deciding flight crew fitness. The PIC held no power of attorney for the aircraft, but the owner was on board, which under FAP-128 paragraph 2.20 renders such documentation unnecessary.
Departure
At 08:41 local time, the PIC, accompanied by two passengers, took off from the Gostilitsy Airfield.