Accidente del IS-28M2A cerca del aeródromo de Woodford resulta en dos fallecimientos

El 29 de julio de 1989, un planeador motorizado Brasov IS-28M2A se estrelló cerca del aeródromo de Woodford, Cheshire, resultando en la muerte de ambos ocupantes. La aeronave mostró un rodaje en tierra inusualmente largo y una baja tasa de ascenso antes de entrar en un giro pronunciado a la izquierda y caer en picada. Testigos informaron haber escuchado un bajo nivel de potencia del motor antes del impacto. La investigación no encontró defectos mecánicos en la aeronave o el motor que pudieran haber contribuido al accidente. Tanto el piloto como el pasajero sufrieron heridas mortales, y la aeronave fue destruida al impactar.

1. Self-launch takeoff: The motor glider commenced a self-launch from Runway 25 for a local circuit detail in good weather with light westerly wind.
2. Abnormally poor climb: During the takeoff roll and initial climb the aircraft had a longer than usual ground run, climbed in an abnormally nose-high attitude, and showed a low rate of climb for no identified mechanical reason.
3. Low recent type experience: The pilot had only 9 hours on type, with 8 of those more than two years earlier and very limited recent experience on the motor glider.
4. Early gear retraction: Contrary to normal practice of leaving the landing gear down to about 400 feet, the pilot retracted the gear at a much lower height, causing a slight descent before a slow climb was resumed.
5. Low-altitude turning stall: At an estimated 150–500 feet and about 200 metres beyond the airfield boundary, the aircraft began a further left turn, the bank angle increased sharply, and it entered a rapid left spin with witnesses reporting low or surging engine power.
6. Crash - fatal: The aircraft impacted a golf course in an approximately 80° nose-down attitude while spinning to the left, was destroyed, and both occupants sustained fatal injuries.