Robinson R66 crash into Lake Teletskoye

5 fatalities • Lake Teletskoye, Russia

A helicopter crashed into a lake in the Republic of Altai, resulting in five fatalities.

What happened

On February 12, 2017, at 1319 UTC, a Robinson R66 helicopter, registered as RA-06375, crashed into Lake Teletskoye in the Republic of Altai, Russia. The aircraft had departed from the Cordon Kokshy landing site under Russian flight regulations. The impact with the water caused substantial damage to the helicopter. There were 5 fatal injuries involving the pilot and four passengers.

Probable cause

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 12 Feb 2017 ROBINSON R66 accident near Lake Teletskoye, Russia?

A helicopter crashed into a lake in the Republic of Altai, resulting in five fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 12 Feb 2017 ROBINSON R66 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 Feb 2017 involved a ROBINSON R66, operated by Altay-Avia, LLC, at Lake Teletskoye, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

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