On 5 Dec 2017, a ROBINSON R44 II operated by Barkol Airlines was involved in an aviation accident near Dubovaya Balka, Russia. 2 people were killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Not provided in the source material. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A Robinson R44 helicopter operated by Barkol Airlines was involved in an accident in Dubovaya Balka, Russia, on December 5, 2017.
The Russian government notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Robinson R44 helicopter, registration RA-04308, which took place on December 05, 2017, in Dubovaya Balka, Russia. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries.
Under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, the NTSB appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the Russian government's investigation. All investigative details are to be released by the Russian authorities.
Probable cause
Not provided in the source material.
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