Engine Malfunction Leads to Aircraft Incident in Rostov Region

No fatalities • в Орловском районе Ростовской области Российской Федерации

An SP-37M aircraft experienced an engine malfunction and subsequent collision with obstacles during agricultural operations in Russia. The aircraft, registered as RA-1461G, struck power lines and trees before hitting the ground.

On May 23, 2025, an SP-37M aircraft, registration RA-1461G, was conducting agricultural spraying operations in the Orlovsky district of the Rostov region. The pilot had completed nine successful flights earlier that morning, starting at 05:05, with no reported issues regarding the aircraft or engine performance.

Following a period of refueling with fuel and chemicals at 08:35, the pilot initiated another takeoff. While flying at an altitude of approximately 70 to 80 meters, roughly 3 km from the landing area near the village of Rebrychansky, the pilot experienced increased engine vibration.

During the flight, the aircraft collided with airborne obstacles, including trees and power lines, and subsequently struck the ground. No injuries were reported following the incident.

Pre-flight preparations on the day of the event showed no mechanical issues, and the pilot had reviewed the weather forecast online prior to departure. The flight was conducted in class G airspace under visual meteorological conditions.

Probable cause

The incident was caused by the aircraft colliding with power lines, trees, and the ground following an engine malfunction. The malfunction resulted from a control cable disconnecting from the right carburetor's throttle actuator lever, likely due to the use of self-locking nuts in threaded connections that rotate during operation and a lack of specific inspection regulations for the control cable.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2025-05-23 СП-37М accident near в Орловском районе Ростовской области Российской Федерации?

An SP-37M aircraft experienced an engine malfunction and subsequent collision with obstacles during agricultural operations in Russia. The aircraft, registered as RA-1461G, struck power lines and trees before hitting the ground.

Were there any fatalities in the 2025-05-23 СП-37М accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2025-05-23 involved a СП-37М, registration RA-1461G, operated by ООО «Авиахим-Юг», at в Орловском районе Ростовской области Российской Федерации.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The incident was caused by the aircraft colliding with power lines, trees, and the ground following an engine malfunction. The malfunction resulted from a control cable disconnecting from the right carburetor's throttle actuator lever, likely due to the use of self-locking nuts in threaded connections that rotate…

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