Quest Aircraft Company LLC KODIAC 100 accident near Pskov, Ru, July 6, 2015
On July 6, 2015 at about 1:12 pm local time, a Quest Aircraft Company LLC KODIAC 100, registered N642RM, was substantially damaged in an accident during initial climb near Pskov (Pskov airport). It was a ferry flight under non-U.S. private rules. No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 6, 2015 · about 1:12 pm local time
- Place
- Pskov, Russia · Pskov · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Quest Aircraft Company LLC KODIAC 100
- Registration
- N642RM · no longer on the register · serial 100-0104
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Ferry flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On July 6, 2015, about 1312 universal coordinated time, Quest Kodiak 100, U.S. registration N642RM, was substantially damaged by collision with terrain during a forced landing following a loss of engine power after takeoff from Pskov Airport, Pskov, Russia. The Russian certificated pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight was destined for Ryazan, Russia.According to investigators, the airplane experienced a total loss of engine power immediately after takeoff, and the pilot performed the forced landing 500 meters beyond the departure end of the runway. During the forced landing, the nose and right main landing gear separated and wings, fuselage, and tail sections sustained substantial damage. This accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Interstate Aviation Committee of Russia. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: The Interstate Aviation Committee (MAK) Fax: +7(495) 953-57-42 +7(495) 953-96-59, Russian & English, E-mail issaeva@mak.ru This report is for informational purposes only, and contains only information released by or obtained for the Government of Russia.
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The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of engine power (total) during initial climb defining event
Pilot
- Injury: no injuries
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: P&W Canada PT6A-34 (turboprop); 0 hours total
- Operator: Apelsin LLC
The flight
- Departed from: Pskov
- Destination: Ryazan
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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