ROBINSON R-44

Moscow — October 16, 2012

Event Information

DateOctober 16, 2012
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberERA13WA031
Event ID20121019X62323
LocationMoscow
CountryRS
Highest InjuryFATL

Aircraft

MakeROBINSON
ModelR-44
CategoryHELI
FAR PartNUSN
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light Condition—
Weather—

Injuries

Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
None0
Total Injured1

Probable Cause

None

Full Narrative

On October 16, 2012, at 1145 universal coordinated time, a Robinson R-44, Russian registration RA-04206, was substantially damaged when it collided with the ground in Bunkovo, Istra region Moscow, Russia. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight was enroute to Plazh, Voronezh region Moscow, Russia, at the time of the accident.

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Interstate Aviation Committee of Russia. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:

INTERSTATE AVIATION COMMITTEE
22/2/1 Bolshaya Ordynka Str.
Moscow 119017, Russia
Tel.: (095) 953-12-44 Fax: (095) 953-35-08, 953-16-00
E-mail: [email protected], http://www.mak.ru

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

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