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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