Overview
On April 6, 2012, at approximately 1240 UTC, an AgustaWestland S.p.A. A119 helicopter with Russian registration RA-01980 crashed onto a frozen lake (Yanisyarvi) in the Sortavalsk district of the Leningradsky region, Russia. The accident site was about 5 kilometers from camp Chernye Kamni. The helicopter was substantially damaged. All four occupants—two flightcrew members and two passengers, all Russian citizens—sustained fatal injuries. The flight originated from St. Petersburg, Russia; the exact departure time was not reported.
Aircraft Information
The helicopter involved was an AgustaWestland A119, registered as RA-01980. It was manufactured by AgustaWestland S.p.A.
Occupants
The helicopter carried two flightcrew members and two passengers. All four individuals were Russian citizens and sustained fatal injuries during the crash.
Weather Conditions
At the time of the accident, the reported weather conditions consisted of instrument meteorological conditions due to snow showers.
Location and Terrain
The crash site was located on a frozen lake named Yanisyarvi, situated in the Sortavalsk district of the Leningradsky region. The nearest landmark was camp Chernye Kamni, approximately 5 kilometers away.
Investigation
The accident is under the jurisdiction of the Interstate Aviation Committee (MAK) of Russia. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:
The Interstate Aviation Committee IIC – Mr. Alexander Paramonov 22/2/1 Bolshaya Ordynka Str. Moscow 119017, Russia Ph: +7(495)953-96-59 (Russian and English) E-mail: [email protected]