Accident Summary
On October 16, 2012, at 1145 UTC, a Robinson R-44 helicopter, registration RA-04206, collided with the ground in Bunkovo, Istra region, Moscow, Russia. The accident resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, suffered fatal injuries.
Flight Details
The helicopter was en route to Plazh, Voronezh region, Russia, at the time of the accident. No further details about the purpose of the flight or the pilot's identity have been released.
Aircraft and Registration
The aircraft involved was a Robinson R-44, bearing Russian registration RA-04206. The R-44 is a four-place, single-engine helicopter commonly used for personal and commercial transport.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) of Russia, headquartered in Moscow. The IAC has initiated an inquiry to determine the circumstances surrounding the collision. As of the information release, no probable cause has been stated.
For further information, inquiries may be directed to:
Interstate Aviation Committee 22/2/1 Bolshaya Ordynka Str. Moscow 119017, Russia Tel.: (095) 953-12-44 Fax: (095) 953-35-08, 953-16-00 E-mail: [email protected] http://www.mak.ru