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NTSB accident investigation · Robinson R44 · Amaranka, Russia · February 19, 2026

Accident · FatalClass 5 · Foreign
Date
February 19, 2026, 14:00 local (14:00 UTC)
Place
Amaranka, Russia
Injuries
3 fatal
Damage
Destroyed
Phase of flight
Maneuvering
Aircraft
RA-04261Robinson R44
Defining event
Maneuvering: Unknown or undetermined
Investigation class
Class 5 - No publish
NTSB office
General Aviation Accidents
Lead agency
Other
Case key
202507

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Aircraft

Registration
RA-04261
Reported as
Robinson R44
Category
Helicopter
Damage
Destroyed
Fire
On-Ground
Flight
Non-U.S., non-commercial