1 fatality

30 Apr 2014: ROBINSON R44 II — Inta, Russia

Inta, Russia

On 30 Apr 2014, a ROBINSON R44 II was involved in an aviation accident near Inta, Russia. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: <br /><br />. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On April 30, 2014, a Robinson R44 II helicopter, registration RA-06217, impacted terrain near Inta, Russia, resulting in fatal injuries to the pilot.

Accident Overview

On April 30, 2014, at 0318 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Robinson R44 II helicopter, registered in Russia as RA-06217, impacted terrain near Inta, Russia. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, sustained fatal injuries.

Investigation

The investigation into the accident is under the jurisdiction of the Russian Federation Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC). The IAC has jurisdiction over aviation accidents within Russia and is responsible for determining the circumstances surrounding the occurrence. No probable cause has been stated by the investigation.

Aircraft Information

The Robinson R44 II is a four-seat light helicopter. The aircraft involved in the accident carried the Russian registration RA-06217. No further details about the aircraft's maintenance history or flight purpose have been released.

Location and Time

The accident occurred near the town of Inta, Russia. The event took place at 0318 UTC, which corresponds to local early morning hours. The specific location details have not been disclosed beyond the proximity to Inta.

Current Status

The Interstate Aviation Committee is continuing its investigation. For further information, inquiries can be directed to the IAC at their Moscow address or website.