Mi-2 Helicopter Overturns During Takeoff at OKB No. 1

No fatalities • п.п. ОКБ №1 города Екатеринбурга

A Mi-2 helicopter, registration RA-23709, overturned during a takeoff attempt at the OKB No. 1 site in Yekaterinburg. The incident occurred while the pilot was attempting to return to the base after transporting medical personnel and a patient.

On June 21, 2016, a Mi-2 helicopter operated by OOO APK "Vektor" performed several flight legs. Following the completion of two initial tasks, the aircraft departed from the settlement of Bisert at 14:00 to transport a patient and two medical personnel to the Scientific Research Institute of Medicine No. 1 (OKB No. 1) in Yekaterinburg. The flight was conducted at an altitude of 200 meters.

After arriving at the destination at 14:37:45 and disembarking the passengers, the pilot prepared for a return flight to the base at Reshety. The pilot initiated takeoff at 14:50 with a heading of 290°. After turning the aircraft to a heading of 110°, the pilot attempted a takeoff involving acceleration within the air cushion zone.

During this maneuver, the aircraft RA-23709 experienced a significant increase in pitch, causing the rotor blades to make contact with the ground. The helicopter then turned to the left, collided with the ground, and overturned onto its right side. No injuries were reported among the pilot or the medical personnel.

At the time of the accident, the aircraft was carrying the pilot and 50 kg of cargo consisting of a medical kit. The pilot reported the event to the management of LLC "APK VECTOR," which subsequently provided further notifications regarding the incident.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by the tail rotor striking the ground and being destroyed during an attempt by the pilot-in-command to abort the takeoff. Contributing factors included the pilot's error in selecting an unsafe takeoff procedure, failure to account for obstacles in the takeoff path, and uncoordinated use of the aircraft's control surfaces.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2016-06-21 Ми-2 accident near п.п. ОКБ №1 города Екатеринбурга?

A Mi-2 helicopter, registration RA-23709, overturned during a takeoff attempt at the OKB No. 1 site in Yekaterinburg. The incident occurred while the pilot was attempting to return to the base after transporting medical personnel and a patient.

Were there any fatalities in the 2016-06-21 Ми-2 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2016-06-21 involved a Ми-2, registration RA-23709, operated by ООО АПК «Вектор», at п.п. ОКБ №1 города Екатеринбурга.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was caused by the tail rotor striking the ground and being destroyed during an attempt by the pilot-in-command to abort the takeoff. Contributing factors included the pilot's error in selecting an unsafe takeoff procedure, failure to account for obstacles in the takeoff path, and uncoordinated use of the…

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