Incident Details
On January 20, 2015, a Robinson Helicopter R66, identified by Russian registration RA-06205, was involved in a forced landing that resulted in substantial damage. The event occurred near the town of Tashanta, Russia. The helicopter was en route from Gorno-Altaysk to Tashanta when the landing was necessitated. The pilot and two passengers aboard the aircraft were not injured in the incident.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft involved was a Robinson R66, a light utility helicopter manufactured by Robinson Helicopter Company. The exact time of the incident was not specified in the official report. The aircraft was operating under Russian flight regulations.
Investigation
The Interstate Aviation Committee of Russia has jurisdiction over the investigation. The committee, based in Moscow, is responsible for probing aviation incidents and accidents within Russian territory. No probable cause was stated in the released information.