Accident Overview
On July 21, 2017, at approximately 1832 coordinated universal time, a Robinson R66 helicopter (Russian registration RA-05750) was substantially damaged when it impacted mountainous terrain near the township of Maly Utrish, Russia. The aircraft was conducting a night flight from Anapa, Russia, to Abrau-Dyurso, Russia. The pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured in the accident.
Aircraft and Flight Details
The helicopter, a Robinson R66, operated under unknown ownership. The flight originated from Anapa and was en route to Abrau-Dyurso when the accident occurred. The exact purpose of the flight remains unspecified in the available information. The accident site is located in a mountainous area near Maly Utrish.
Investigation
The investigation into this accident is under the jurisdiction of the Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) of Russia. As of the release of the initial information, the IAC has not published a probable cause for the accident. Further details may be obtained from the Interstate Aviation Committee at their Moscow address.
Conclusion
At this time, no probable cause has been determined for the crash. The investigation is ongoing, and additional information is expected to be released by the Russian authorities.