Z-43 Aircraft Collision with Trees and Ground in Tver Region

No fatalities • в Калязинском районе Тверской области

A Z-43 aircraft, registration RA-0118G, struck treetops and the ground during a takeoff attempt in the Kalyazinsky district. The incident occurred on July 12, 2020, following a flight plan from Aerograd Mozhaisky airfield.

On July 12, 2020, a Z-43 aircraft, registration RA-0118G, was involved in an aviation incident in the Kalyazinsky district of the Tver region. The pilot had planned a route from Aerograd Mozhaisky airfield to the Porechye airfield, which had been cleared for landing at the pilot's request the previous day. The intended flight path involved traversing airspace classes C and G.

Prior to the flight, the pilot obtained weather information via the internet. At approximately 10:00 AM, the pilot arrived at Aerograd Mozlyaisky airfield, where the aircraft was refueled with 180 liters of A-92 gasoline and underwent a pre-flight inspection. The pilot did not undergo a medical examination before the flight.

During the takeoff phase, the aircraft was unable to maintain a safe climb profile to clear obstacles. This resulted in the aircraft colliding with treetops and the ground. The flight was conducted without a submitted flight plan, which was a violation of several paragraphs of the Federal Aviation Regulations of the Russian Federation regarding airspace usage and notification.

There were no injuries or fatalities reported as a result of this incident.

Probable cause

The incident was caused by the pilot's decision to initiate takeoff and the subsequent inability to maintain a safe climb profile to clear obstacles. Contributing factors included the pilot's failure to account for obstacles in the takeoff direction, performing the takeoff with flaps retracted, and failing to account for the risks of insufficient available distance.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2020-07-12 Z-43 accident near в Калязинском районе Тверской области?

A Z-43 aircraft, registration RA-0118G, struck treetops and the ground during a takeoff attempt in the Kalyazinsky district. The incident occurred on July 12, 2020, following a flight plan from Aerograd Mozhaisky airfield.

Were there any fatalities in the 2020-07-12 Z-43 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2020-07-12 involved a Z-43, registration RA-0118G, operated by ООО "Кондор", at в Калязинском районе Тверской области.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The incident was caused by the pilot's decision to initiate takeoff and the subsequent inability to maintain a safe climb profile to clear obstacles. Contributing factors included the pilot's failure to account for obstacles in the takeoff direction, performing the takeoff with flaps retracted, and failing to account…

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