BELL 407

Malyshkino, May 10, 2009

Event Information

DateMay 10, 2009
Event TypeACC
LocationMalyshkino
CountryRS
Coordinates52.11666, 104.98333
AirportIrkutsk
Highest InjuryFATL
NTSB NumberERA09WA286
Event ID20090511X50332

Aircraft

MakeBELL
Model407
Registration #RA-01895AO
OperatorUnknown
OwnerUnknown
CategoryHELI
FAR PartNUSC
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light Condition-
Weather-

Injuries

Fatal9
Serious0
Minor0
None0
Total Injured9

Event Location

Full Narrative

On May 10, 2009, approximately 1001 universal time coordinated, a Bell 407 helicopter, Russian registration RA-01895AO, impacted terrain in the Irkutsk region approximately 3 kilometers from Malyshkino, Cheremshanka. The helicopter was substantially damaged. The 5 crew and 4 passengers were killed. The flight's last departure point was approximately 62 kilometers from the Irkutsk Airport (UIII), Irkutsk, Russia, and its intended destination.

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Russia. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:

Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC/MAK)
22/2/1 Bolshaya Ordynka st.
Moscow, 119017, Russia
Telephone +7 495 9511368

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

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