3 fatalities

3 May 2016: ROBINSON R44 — Avacha`, Russia

Avacha`, Russia

On 3 May 2016, a ROBINSON R44 was involved in an aviation accident near Avacha`, Russia. 3 people were killed. 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 May 3, 2016, a Robinson R44 helicopter (RA-2118G) crashed in mountainous terrain near Kamchatka, Russia, while en route from Khalaktyrka to Karymshina. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured.

Accident

On May 3, 2016, at approximately 0347 UTC, a Robinson Helicopter R44, registered RA-2118G, was destroyed when it impacted mountainous terrain near Kamchatka, Russia. The helicopter was operating a flight from Khalaktyrka, Russia to Karymshina, Russia. The pilot and two passengers sustained fatal injuries.

Aircraft

The helicopter was a Robinson R44 (registration RA-2118G). No further details about the aircraft were provided.

Investigation

The Interstate Aviation Committee (MAK) is conducting the investigation. For further information, contact:

Interstate Aviation Committee 22/2/1 Bolshaya Ordynka Str. Moscow, 119017, Russia Office: +7(495)953-96-59 Fax: +7(495)953-57-42