Robinson R-44 ground impact in Bunkovo, Russia

1 fatality • Moscow, Russia

A Robinson R-44 crashed in the Istra region of Moscow, resulting in the death of the pilot.

What happened

On October 16, 2012, at 1145 UTC, a Robinson R-44, registered as RA-04206, was involved in a ground impact accident in Bunkovo, located in the Istra region of Moscow, Russia. At the time of the accident, the aircraft was performing a flight enroute to Plazh, Voronezh region, Moscow, Russia. The collision with the ground resulted in 1 fatality and substantial damage to the aircraft.

Probable cause

The official cause of the accident was not determined.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Oct 2012 ROBINSON R-44 accident near Moscow, Russia?

A Robinson R-44 crashed in the Istra region of Moscow, resulting in the death of the pilot.

Were there any fatalities in the 16 Oct 2012 ROBINSON R-44 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Oct 2012 involved a ROBINSON R-44, operated by Private, at Moscow, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The official cause of the accident was not determined.

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