Flight Plan and Crew Assignment
On 8 November 2022, the crew of helicopter Mi-2 RA-14185, operated by AO "Kostromskoe aviapredpriyatie," was assigned to perform an aviation work flight under contract with the Kostroma Regional Clinical Hospital. The mission was to provide emergency medical assistance to a critically ill patient. The planned route was from Kostroma (Sokerino) aerodrome to the village of Sharya and back to Kostroma.
A flight plan was filed as FPL KMW 9615, and clearance for operations in airspace classes C and G was obtained from air traffic control. The aerodrome flight information service (AFIS) relayed the conditions for airspace use to the company's aircraft dispatch service for crew briefing.
According to the company's flight assignment No. 163, a pilot-in-command (PIC) and a co-pilot were designated for the flight.
Medical Check and Weather Assessment
The PIC underwent the pre-flight medical examination at 05:00 UTC, as recorded in the crew medical log. After evaluating the forecast meteorological conditions, he reported to the aircraft dispatch service that his personal weather minimums were not compatible with the predicted conditions.
As stated by the First Deputy General Director for Flight Training, who arrived at Sokerino airport around 05:00 UTC, the PIC's assessment led to the flight not being conducted. The PIC determined that the weather did not meet his established minimums for safe operation.
Outcome
No further details are available from the source regarding any subsequent actions or alternative arrangements. The flight was not performed as planned due to the PIC's decision based on weather minimums.