Diamond DA50 RG — Pilot's Operating Handbook

This document is an accident report concerning a Diamond DA 50 RG aircraft, registered OO-HAN, which experienced an engine failure shortly after takeoff from Kempen Airport on September 2, 2023. The report details the circumstances leading to the accident, the investigation conducted by the Dutch Safety Board, and the findings regarding the engine failure. It aims to provide insights into the factors that contributed to the incident and to enhance safety protocols for future flights. The report includes factual information about the flight, analysis of the accident, and recommendations for pilot training and aircraft maintenance.

• Aircraft Model: Diamond DA 50 RG
• Engine: Continental Aerospace Technologies Centurion 3.0
• Date of Incident: September 2, 2023
• Pilot: Sole occupant, sustained minor injuries
• Engine failure caused by destruction of crankshaft main bearing #2