Pilot Debrief

ROBINSON R44 near Avacha` — 2016-05-03

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Date
2016-05-03
Location
Avacha`, RU
Aircraft
ROBINSON R44
Registration
RA-2118G
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

On May 3, 2016, about 0347 UTC, a Robinson Helicopter R44, Russian registered RA-2118G was destroyed when it impacted mountainous terrain near Kamchatka, Russia, while on a flight from Khalaktyrka, Russia to Karymshina, Russia. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured. This accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of The Interstate Aviation Committee (MAK). Any further information pertaining to this may obtained from: Interstate Aviation Committee 22/2/1 Bolshaya Ordynka Str. Moscow, 119017, Russia Office: +7(495)953-96-59 Fax: +7(495)953-57-42 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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