Here are the deficiencies in flight-methodological work and flight…
Here are the deficiencies in flight-methodological work and flight training methodology at SPbGUFA regarding flights at minimum speed and stall recovery; the decision by the CPL-instructor to conduct a flight despite conditions for icing being present; the lack of knowledge and skills among CPL-instructors and cadets in identifying signs of 'stall'; and the absence in RLE (flight log) and SPbGUFA documents of recommendations on methods for visually detecting icing during flight.
Consensus
- The Diamond DA40 NG crashed near Orsk in February 2026 during a training flight.
- All three individuals on board—two students and one instructor—died in the crash.
- The crash occurred during an instructional flight at the Orenburgsky airfield.
- The Interstate Aviation Committee (MAK) published its final investigation report on July 24, 2026.
- The aircraft was operated by St. Petersburg State University of Civil Aviation (SPbGUGA).
- No foreign substances were found in the bodies of the crew members during autopsy.
Points of divergence
- The instructor had approximately 2,700 flight hours, with over 2,500 of them on the DA40 NG. — kommersant
- The instructor was 37 years old and had failed a required element during a qualification check in October 2025. — fontanka
- The crash was caused by systemic failure in the university's pilot training program and the instructor’s decision to fly despite icing risk. — kommersant
- The instructor did not intervene during the stall, his right hand was on his lap holding a flight logbook, and he failed to respond to warning signals. — fontanka
Coverage (2 sources)
- MAC names deficiencies in training as cause of Diamond DA40 plane crash under Oskol — Коммерсантъ
- A heap of violations in pilot training. Investigation into the crash of St. Petersburg University Civil Aviation aircraft completed — Фонтанка