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May 3, 2016 · Robinson R44 · RA-2118G
Avacha`, RU
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 3, 2016
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Location
Avacha`, RU
Aircraft
Robinson R44
Tail Number
RA-2118G
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
ERA16WA175
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.
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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.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time03:47 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson R44
Tail NumberRA-2118G
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageDestroyed
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Fatal3
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total3
Crew 1Fatal
Conditions
ConditionsUnknown
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0