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January 27, 2016 · Mcdonnell Douglas MD-600 N · UP-MD004
Taldykorgan, KZ
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 27, 2016
Injury Outcomes
5 injuries (5 fatalities)
Location
Taldykorgan, KZ
Aircraft
Mcdonnell Douglas MD-600 N
Tail Number
UP-MD004
Operator
Jsc Aspan
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA16WA096
On January 27, 2016, about 1747 local time, a McDonnell-Douglas MD-600N helicopter, Kazakhstan registration UP-MD004, registered to LLP Svinestroy and operated by JSC Aspan, impacted terrain under unknown circumstances after requesting to air traffic control to descend to 500 meters. The pilot and four passengers were fatally injured. The flight departed from Ucharal, and was located 18 kilometers from the intended destination of Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Kazakhstan. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Aviation Accident and Incident Investigation Administration of Kazakhstan Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kazakhstan Transport-Tower Bldg 47 Kabanbay Batyr Ave. 010000 Astana Republic of Kazakhstan Fax: 8-7172-754408 This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained by the Government of Kazakhstan.
Full Narrative
On January 27, 2016, about 1747 local time, a McDonnell-Douglas MD-600N helicopter, Kazakhstan registration UP-MD004, registered to LLP Svinestroy and operated by JSC Aspan, impacted terrain under unknown circumstances after requesting to air traffic control to descend to 500 meters. The pilot and four passengers were fatally injured. The flight departed from Ucharal, and was located 18 kilometers from the intended destination of Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Kazakhstan. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Aviation Accident and Incident Investigation Administration of Kazakhstan Ministry of Transport and Communications of Kazakhstan Transport-Tower Bldg 47 Kabanbay Batyr Ave. 010000 Astana Republic of Kazakhstan Fax: 8-7172-754408 This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained by the Government of Kazakhstan.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:47
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftMcdonnell Douglas MD-600 N
Tail NumberUP-MD004
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorJsc Aspan
People & Injuries
Injury Summary5 injuries (5 fatalities)
Fatal5
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total5
Crew 1Fatal
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0