ROBINSON R44

Avacha` — May 3, 2016

Event Information

DateMay 3, 2016
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberERA16WA175
Event ID20160503X43234
LocationAvacha`
CountryRS
Coordinates52.40000, 158.43333
Highest InjuryFATL

Aircraft

MakeROBINSON
ModelR44
CategoryHELI
FAR PartNUSN
Aircraft DamageDEST

Conditions

Light Condition—
WeatherUnk

Injuries

Fatal3
Serious0
Minor0
None0
Total Injured3

Event Location

Full Narrative

On May 3, 2016, about 0347 UTC, a Robinson Helicopter R44, Russian registered RA-2118G was destroyed when it impacted mountainous terrain near Kamchatka, Russia, while on a flight from Khalaktyrka, Russia to Karymshina, Russia. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured.

This accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of The Interstate Aviation Committee (MAK). Any further information pertaining to this may obtained from:

Interstate Aviation Committee
22/2/1 Bolshaya Ordynka Str.
Moscow, 119017, Russia
Office: +7(495)953-96-59
Fax: +7(495)953-57-42

This report is for information purposes and contains only information released by the government of Russia.

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