Cetus A-900 RA-1856G 22.10.2016

Accident date	22.10.2016
Investigation status
Aircraft registration number	RA-1856G
Place of aircraft departure
Airport of departure
Intended destination
Intended Airport of arrival
Accident site	800 м юго-восточнее н.п. Большая Талинка, Тамбовская область
Latitude
Longitude
Aircraft type	Cetus A-900
Serial №
Aircraft operator	Private person
Aircraft owner	Private person
The date of the completion of the investigation (report)	11.01.2017
Number of fatalities	0
Victims accuracy
Degree of aircraft destruction	the aircraft is destroyed
Report	report_ra-1856g.pdf (1.71 MB)
Aviation type	GA
Works type
Note

24 october 2016

The accident involving Cetus A-900 RA-1856G single-built private aircraft occurred near Kersha village, Tambov Region (RF) on October 22, 2016. According to the available information, the pilot on board escaped unharmed, the aircraft sank in a reservoir.

The Interstate Aviation Committee has formed the Investigation team of the accident in accordance with the Russian Aviation Legislation. The Investigation team has started its work.

17 january 2017

The Interstate Aviation Committee Investigation team has completed the investigation of the accident involving Cetus A900 RA-1856G singe-built private aircraft occured in the Tambov Region (RF) on October 22, 2016.

Most probaly, the accident involving Cetus A900 RA-1856G single-built private aircraft was caused by flight altitude misperception by pilot during high maneuvering at extremely low altitude above uncontrast, featureless water surface that resulted in uncontrolled decsending and water touchdown by landing gear legs followed by aircraft hard braking and water collection.

Appropriate safety recommendations based on the investigation results were developed.