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September 14, 2009 · Robinson R44 II · RA-04289
Perm, RU
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 14, 2009
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Perm, RU
Aircraft
Robinson R44 II
Tail Number
RA-04289
Operator
Geliks Airline
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA09WA519
On September 14, 2009, at 0700 Universal Time Coordinated, a Robinson R44-II, Russian registration RA-04289, operated by Geliks Airline, crashed 6.2 miles from the Perm Airport, Perm, Russia. The pilot and passenger were killed, and the helicopter sustained substantial damage. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Russia. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Russia. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: The Interstate Aviation Committee (MAK). 22/2/1 Bolshaya Ordynka Str. Moscow 119017, Russia Tel: (095) 953-12-44 Email: mak@mak.ru, http://www.mak.ru
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On September 14, 2009, at 0700 Universal Time Coordinated, a Robinson R44-II, Russian registration RA-04289, operated by Geliks Airline, crashed 6.2 miles from the Perm Airport, Perm, Russia. The pilot and passenger were killed, and the helicopter sustained substantial damage. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Russia. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Russia. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: The Interstate Aviation Committee (MAK). 22/2/1 Bolshaya Ordynka Str. Moscow 119017, Russia Tel: (095) 953-12-44 Email: mak@mak.ru, http://www.mak.ru
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:00 UTC
Nearest AirportPerm Airport (6nm)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson R44 II
Tail NumberRA-04289
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGeliks Airline
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · Reciprocating
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Fatal
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0