ROBINSON R-44

Istok — July 9, 2011

Event Information

DateJuly 9, 2011
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberERA11WA439
Event ID20110804X41634
LocationIstok
CountryRS
Coordinates56.60833, 93.75278
Highest InjuryFATL

Aircraft

MakeROBINSON
ModelR-44
CategoryHELI
FAR PartNUSN
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light Condition—
WeatherIMC

Injuries

Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
None0
Total Injured1

Event Location

Full Narrative

On July 9, 2011, at 1900 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R-44, Russian registration RA-04304, registered to and operated by a private owner, collided with the Yenisei River, near Istok, Krasnoyarsk Region, Russia, during a repositioning flight at night. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed. The pilot is missing and presumed fatally injured. The helicopter sustained substantial damage. The flight originated from a landing strip near Severnaya, Krasnoyarsk Region, Russia, at an undetermined time.

The accident is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Russia. This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by the Government of Russia. Additional information may be obtained from:

Interstate Aviation Committee (MAK)
IIC - Mr. Alexander Paramonov
22/2/1 Bolshaya Ordynka Str.
Moscow 119017, Russia
Tel: +7 (495) 953-57-42
Fax: +7(495) 953-57-42
E-mail: [email protected]

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