EE SV STEP Aircraft Crash Following Overrun and Failed Takeoff Attempt

No fatalities • РФ, Краснодарский край, Отрадненский р-н, хутор Столяров

An EE SV STEP aircraft, registration RA-0352A, crashed into a tree and the ground during a takeoff attempt in Krasnodar Krai, Russia. The accident occurred following an unsuccessful landing and subsequent decision to retry takeoff on an insufficient runway.

On April 12, 2019, an EE SV aircraft, registration RA-0352A, was involved in an accident in the Otradnensky District of Russia, near the village of Stolyarov. The aircraft had been transported in a disassembled state from Dugino airfield to the Otradnaya region for the purpose of testing chemical equipment.

Prior to the accident, the pilot-in-command had performed flight tests on April 10, 2019. During these initial flights, the aircraft was operated with various fuel and equipment loads. On April 11, 2019, the crew added approximately 60 liters of water to the chemical tank in preparation for operations.

The accident sequence began when the pilot failed to execute a missed approach and a timely go-around during a landing attempt. This resulted in the aircraft overrunning the landing area at an increased speed. Following the overrun, the pilot decided to attempt a takeoff because the remaining runway length was insufficient to bring the aircraft to a stop.

During the subsequent takeoff attempt, the aircraft was unable to achieve the necessary climb profile. This led to a collision with a tree and the ground. No injuries or fatalities were reported in the incident.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by the pilot's failure to perform a missed approach and go-around, leading to a high-speed runway overrun, and the subsequent decision to attempt a takeoff on insufficient runway length. Contributing factors included the pilot's lack of specific training for the aircraft type, the use of a 210-meter runway instead of the 400-meter length required by the flight manual, the use of incorrect flap settings, pilot distraction while managing flap issues, and failure to account for obstacles along the flight path.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2019-04-12 СТЭП accident near РФ, Краснодарский край, Отрадненский р-н, хутор Столяров?

An EE SV STEP aircraft, registration RA-0352A, crashed into a tree and the ground during a takeoff attempt in Krasnodar Krai, Russia. The accident occurred following an unsuccessful landing and subsequent decision to retry takeoff on an insufficient runway.

Were there any fatalities in the 2019-04-12 СТЭП accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2019-04-12 involved a СТЭП, registration RA-0352A, operated by Частное лицо, at РФ, Краснодарский край, Отрадненский р-н, хутор Столяров.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was caused by the pilot's failure to perform a missed approach and go-around, leading to a high-speed runway overrun, and the subsequent decision to attempt a takeoff on insufficient runway length. Contributing factors included the pilot's lack of specific training for the aircraft type, the use of a…

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