Pilot Debrief

ROBINSON R66 near Bely Island — 2016-04-18

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Date
2016-04-18
Location
Bely Island, RU
Aircraft
ROBINSON R66
Registration
RA-06233
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

On April 18, 2016, about 1700 coordinated universal time, a Robinson Helicopter R66, Russian registration RA-06233, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain in Bely Island, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District, Russia. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. The expedition flight departed Amderma, Russia, and was conducted under Russian flight regulations. The 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 informational purposes and only contains information released by the Russian Government.

NTSB coding

  • Loss of control in flight · Enroute-cruise

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