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ROBINSON R44 near Beloretsk — 2017-05-04

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Date
2017-05-04
Location
Beloretsk, RU
Aircraft
ROBINSON R44
Registration
RA-04156
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3

Probable cause

Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.

NTSB narrative

On May 4, 2017, about 1020 coordinated universal time, a Robinson R44 helicopter, Russian registration RA-04156, was substantially damaged when it impacted mountainous terrain during a fire monitoring mission after departing from Beloretsk, Bashkortostan, Russia. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured.This accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Interstate Aviation Committee of Russia. Further information can 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 E-mail: mak@mak.ru http://www.mak.ru This report is for information purposes and contains only information released by the government of Russia.

NTSB coding

  • Unknown or undetermined · Enroute

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