ERA16WA283

NTSB accident investigation · Robinson R66 · Voronezhskaya oblast, Russia · August 7, 2016

Accident · Serious injuriesForeign investigation
Date
August 7, 2016, 10:30 local (10:30 UTC)
Place
Voronezhskaya oblast, Russia
Injuries
5 serious
Damage
Substantial damage
Phase of flight
Enroute
Aircraft
RA-06347Robinson R66
Defining event
Enroute-descent: Unknown or undetermined
NTSB office
Eastern Region Aviation
Lead agency
Other
Case key
93782

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Sequence of events

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Factual narrative

On August 7, 2016, about 1030 coordinated universal time, a Robinson Helicopter R66, Russian registration RA-06347, was substantially damaged when it impacted electrical transmission lines near Borki village, Ramogn region, Voronezhskaya oblast, Russia. The pilot and four passengers were seriously injured. The pleasure flight was conducted under Russian flight regulations. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Interstate Aviation Committee of Russia. Further information can be obtained from: The Interstate Aviation Committee (MAK) 22/2/1 Bolshaya Ordynka Str. Moscow 119017, Russia Tel.: (095) 953-12-44 Fax: (095) 953-35-08 E-mail: valentine@mak.ru This report is for informational purposes and only contains information released by the Russian Government.

Aircraft

Registration
RA-06347
Reported as
Robinson R66
Category
Helicopter
Serial number
212
Engine
Rolls Royce 300, 300 horsepower, turbo shaft
Damage
Substantial damage
Flight
Non-U.S., non-commercial
Operator
Solnechny
Registered owner
Solnechny
Departed
Ramogn region
Destination
Solnechnaya

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