Accident
On March 2, 2008, at approximately 1320 universal time coordinated, a Robinson R-44 II helicopter with Russian registration RA-04223 was destroyed when it collided with trees and terrain near Nizhnevartovsk, Russia. The pilot and the single passenger sustained fatal injuries. The flight was conducted under Russian flight regulations.
Discovery and Wreckage Examination
According to preliminary information from the Russian government, the wreckage was not located until July 2008, several months after the accident. Initial examination of the wreckage indicated that the helicopter struck a swampy forest area in a nose-down, right-roll attitude.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Russia. Further information can be obtained from:
Interstate Aviation Committee 22/2/1, Bolshaya Ordynka St., Moscow, 119017, Russia Tel: 7 (495) 953-1244 http://www.mak.ru
This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Government of Russia.