Z-42M RA-2304G 20.09.2014

     The accident with (Alin) Z-42M RA-2304G private aircraft occurred in 2 km from Murmank town (RF) on September 20, 2014. Acccording to the available information the pilot and a passenger on board were killed.
     The Interstate Aviation Committee has formed the Investigation team of the accident in accordance with the Russian Aviation Legislation. The Investigation team started its work.
    

     The Investigation team of the Interstate Aviation Committee has completed the investigation of the accident with «Zlin Z-42M» RA-2304G single-built private aircraft occurred in the Murmansk Region (RF) on September 20, 2014.
      The most probable cause of the accident with «Zlin Z-42M» RA-2304G single-built aircraft was exceeding the stalling angle of the aircraft by the crew after engine shutdown in the air resulted in aircraft stall, ground impact and fatality of the PIC and a passenger.
      The cause of the engine shutdown in the air most probably was caused by the fuel stop because of the crew faulty actions during fuel system operation in the air.
      The appropriate safety recommendations based on the investigation results were developed.