Robinson R66 crash near Maly Utrish, Russia

1 fatality • Maly Utrish, Russia

A Robinson R66 helicopter crashed into mountainous terrain during a night flight in Russia.

What happened

On July 21, 2017, at approximately 1832 UTC, a Robinson R66 helicopter, bearing registration RA-05750, was performing a night flight from Anapa, Russia, to Abrau-Dyurso, Russia. During the flight, the aircraft impacted mountainous terrain near the Maly Utrish township. The accident resulted in 1 fatality.

Probable cause

Not determined

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 21 Aug 2017 ROBINSON R66 accident near Maly Utrish, Russia?

A Robinson R66 helicopter crashed into mountainous terrain during a night flight in Russia.

Were there any fatalities in the 21 Aug 2017 ROBINSON R66 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 21 Aug 2017 involved a ROBINSON R66, operated by Backwood Shipping LLC, at Maly Utrish, Russia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not determined

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