Robinson R44 Accident near Kanaš, Slovak Republic

1 fatality • Kanaš, Slovakia

A Robinson R44 Raven I crashed into powerlines during takeoff near Kanaš, resulting in the death of the pilot.

What happened

On July 7, 2018, at 16:40 UTC, a Robinson R44 Raven I, registration OM-TTM, was performing a takeoff near Kanaš in the Slovak Republic. During the initial phase of the flight, the helicopter struck powerlines. The impact resulted in the destruction of the aircraft. The pilot sustained 1 fatal injury.

Probable cause

No probable cause was provided in the source report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 Jul 2018 ROBINSON R44 Raven I accident near Kanaš, Slovakia?

A Robinson R44 Raven I crashed into powerlines during takeoff near Kanaš, resulting in the death of the pilot.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 Jul 2018 ROBINSON R44 Raven I accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Jul 2018 involved a ROBINSON R44 Raven I, operated by Troliga Bus s.r.o., at Kanaš, Slovakia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was provided in the source report.

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