Aircraft Incident Involves Uncoordinated Control During Water Takeoff

No fatalities • в акватории Павловского водохранилища Караидельского района Республики Башкортостан

An aviation incident occurred on August 4, 2024, involving a Mermeid aircraft, registration RA-1023G, during a takeoff attempt on the water surface of the Pavlovsk Reservoir.

On August 4, 2024, a pilot planned a visual flight rules (VFR) flight in class G airspace. The intended route was from Pervushino airfield to a landing area near Atamanovka in the Karay/del district, Republic of Bashkortostan, and back. While the submitted flight plan listed a Sport Star aircraft, the flight was actually conducted using the Mermeid aircraft, registration RA-1023G.

The pilot arrived at Pervushino airfield at 10:00 and refueled the RA-1023G with 50 liters of AI-95 gasoline. The pilot performed the pre-flight inspection independently and obtained meteorological information via the internet. No injuries or fatalities were reported during the event.

The incident took place in the water area of the Pavlovsk Reservoir. During the takeoff run on the water surface, the aircraft encountered crosswind conditions.

Probable cause

The incident was likely caused by the pilot's uncoordinated use of the aircraft's control surfaces during the takeoff run on water under crosswind conditions. Contributing factors included the pilot's insufficient knowledge, skills, and experience regarding water surface operations, as well as a modification to the aircraft design involving the removal of underwing floats, which failed to prevent the wing from contacting the water during a roll.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2024-08-04 Мермейд accident near в акватории Павловского водохранилища Караидельского района Республики Башкортостан?

An aviation incident occurred on August 4, 2024, involving a Mermeid aircraft, registration RA-1023G, during a takeoff attempt on the water surface of the Pavlovsk Reservoir.

Were there any fatalities in the 2024-08-04 Мермейд accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2024-08-04 involved a Мермейд, registration RA-1023G, operated by Частное лицо, at в акватории Павловского водохранилища Караидельского района Республики Башкортостан.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The incident was likely caused by the pilot's uncoordinated use of the aircraft's control surfaces during the takeoff run on water under crosswind conditions. Contributing factors included the pilot's insufficient knowledge, skills, and experience regarding water surface operations, as well as a modification to the…

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