Full Narrative
On March 22, 2012, about 0615 coordinated universal time, a Bell 407, Russian registration RA-01931, was substantially damaged when it impacted electrical utility wires and the Volga River while on approach to a private landing area near Podnovye, Russia. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight, which had originated from a private landing area near Bunkovo, 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)
22/2/1 Bolshaya Ordynka Str.
Moscow 119017, Russia
Tel: +7 (495) 953-57-42
Fax: +7(495) 953-57-42
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