Tundra Aircraft Impacts Ground During Landing at Bratsk Airfield

No fatalities • на аэродроме Братск Иркутской области

A Tundra aircraft, registration RA-2482G, crashed during landing at Bratsk airfield in the Irkutsk region. The accident occurred during a flight mission intended for forest fire monitoring.

On May 6, 2022, a Tundra aircraft, registration RA-2482G, was operating a scheduled flight for the purpose of aerial patrolling and monitoring for forest fire hazards. The aircraft was operated by LLC "Insight" under a charter agreement with LLC "Borus Airline" for the Irkutsk Aviation Base for Forest Protection.

The crew consisted of three individuals: the captain and two flight observers. While the captain completed a pre-flight medical examination at 13:00, the other two crew members did not undergo required medical examinations, which was a violation of FAP-128 regulations.

During the landing phase at Bratsk airfield, the aircraft encountered crosswind conditions near the maximum permissible limits. The aircraft experienced repeated deviations from the runway, often referred to as bouncing. Following a third deviation, the aircraft reached a critical angle of attack, resulting in a stall and the left wing console impacting the ground.

Investigation findings noted that the pilot was maintaining a speed higher than required during the approach phase. Additionally, the pilot lacked a valid qualification mark for single-engine land aircraft and had not flown the RA-2482G aircraft for a prolonged period.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by uncoordinated pilot control actions during the leveling phase and during repeated runway deviations (bouncing), which led to a stall and ground impact. Contributing factors included deficiencies in the flight manual regarding approach speeds and correction procedures, the use of a pilot with insufficient recent training and improper qualifications, and maintaining excessive speed during the approach.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2022-05-06 TUNDRA accident near на аэродроме Братск Иркутской области?

A Tundra aircraft, registration RA-2482G, crashed during landing at Bratsk airfield in the Irkutsk region. The accident occurred during a flight mission intended for forest fire monitoring.

Were there any fatalities in the 2022-05-06 TUNDRA accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2022-05-06 involved a TUNDRA, registration RA-2482G, operated by ООО «Инсайт», at на аэродроме Братск Иркутской области.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was caused by uncoordinated pilot control actions during the leveling phase and during repeated runway deviations (bouncing), which led to a stall and ground impact. Contributing factors included deficiencies in the flight manual regarding approach speeds and correction procedures, the use of a pilot…

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