ROBINSON R44 Raven I

Kanaš — July 7, 2018

Event Information

DateJuly 7, 2018
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberCEN18WA261
Event ID20180710X84002
LocationKanaš
CountryLO
Coordinates49.05305, 21.22972
Highest InjuryFATL

Aircraft

MakeROBINSON
ModelR44 Raven I
CategoryHELI
FAR PartUNK
Aircraft DamageDEST

Conditions

Light Condition—
Weather—

Injuries

Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
None0
Total Injured1

Event Location

Full Narrative

On July 7, 2018, at 1640 coordinated universal time, a Robinson R22 Raven 1, OM-TTM, impacted powerlines during takeoff near Kanaš, Slovak Republic. The helicopter was destroyed. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The flight was originating at the time of the accident.

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Aviation and Maritime Investigation Authority. This report is for informational purposes only.

Ministry of Transport, Post and Telecommunications of the Slovak Republic

Aviation and Maritime Investigation Authority of the Slovak Republic

Namestie Slobody 6, P.O. BOX 100, 810 05 Slovak Republic

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