ROBINSON R44
Bodaybo — October 1, 2018
Event Information
| Date | October 1, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ANC19WA001 |
| Event ID | 20181003X72404 |
| Location | Bodaybo |
| Country | RS |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON |
| Model | R44 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | UNK |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | — |
| Weather | — |
Injuries
| Fatal | 2 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Full Narrative
On October 1, 2018, at an undetermined time, a Robinson R-44-II helicopter, RA-05758, impacted water and sank prior to colliding with a power transmission line near Bodaybo, Russia. The pilot and passenger sustained fatal injuries.
The Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) of Russia is investigating the accident. As the State of Manufacture of the airplane and engine, the NTSB has designated a U.S. accredited representative to assist the IAC in its investigation.
All inquiries concerning this accident should be directed to the IAC of Russia:
Interstate Aviation Committee of Russia
22/2/1 Bolshaya Ordynka Str.,
Moscow, 119017, Russia
Website: http:/www.mak.ru
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.