- Date
- July 7, 2018, 16:40 local (16:40 UTC)
- Place
- Kanaš, Slovakia
- Injuries
- 1 fatal
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Phase of flight
- Initial climb
- Aircraft
- OM-TTMRobinson R44 Raven I
- Defining event
- Initial climb: Collision during takeoff/land
- NTSB office
- Central Region
- Lead agency
- Other
- Case key
- 97717
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Sequence of events
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Factual narrative
On July 7, 2018, at 1640 coordinated universal time, a Robinson R22 Raven 1, OM-TTM, impacted powerlines during takeoff near Kanaš, Slovak Republic. The helicopter was destroyed. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Aviation and Maritime Investigation Authority. This report is for informational purposes only. Ministry of Transport, Post and Telecommunications of the Slovak Republic Aviation and Maritime Investigation Authority of the Slovak Republic Namestie Slobody 6, P.O. BOX 100, 810 05 Slovak Republic
Aircraft
- Registration
- OM-TTM
- Reported as
- Robinson R44 Raven I
- Category
- Helicopter
- Serial number
- 1633
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Fire
- Unknown
- Operator
- Troliga Bus s.r.o.
- Airworthiness certificate
- Unknown
- Departed
- Kanaš
Flight crew
As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.
- Role
- Pilot