Event Overview
On 29 November 2015, a Mil Mi-2 helicopter with registration RA-23786, operated by the limited liability company Parga, experienced a dual engine shutdown shortly after takeoff from the Izluchina landing site. The flight was scheduled to follow a route from Izluchina to Kedrovaya, Dzenzur, and back to Izluchina.
Preflight Activities
The pilot-in-command (PIC) had landed at Izluchina at 01:38 UTC (13:38 local time) after a flight from Lake Calygir, where he had been since 27 November 2015. That evening, the acting director of Parga and head of the aviation engineering group informed the PIC of the upcoming flight. The PIC rested at home before arriving at Izluchina around 20:00.
Upon his arrival, the head of the aviation engineering group and an aviation technician, both employees of Parga, had already begun preparing the helicopter for departure. A passenger, a game warden, also arrived with personal belongings and cargo.
After completing preflight preparations and documenting them in the navigational preparation log and the captain's decision log, the PIC boarded the helicopter. Together with the engineer and passenger, he stowed the baggage and cargo in the cabin, ensuring compliance with allowable center of gravity and maximum takeoff weight limits. However, the baggage and cargo were not secured or tied down with specialized equipment or a cargo net.
Departure and Incident
At 21:33, the PIC reported to the approach controller that the helicopter's engines were started and that he planned to depart in three minutes. The controller cleared the departure. At 21:39, the PIC reported takeoff towards Zhupanovo and requested clearance to climb to 550 meters. The controller cleared the climb to 550 meters on a pressure setting of 755 mm Hg, with a report when reaching that altitude.
According to the PIC's account, the takeoff and initial climb proceeded normally, with no warning lights or indicators on the instrument panel illuminating. The engines operated steadily without abnormal noises. After climbing to an estimated altitude of 200 meters (based on the PIC's visual assessment), both engines shut down.
Subsequent Actions
No further information is provided in the source regarding the outcome of the engine shutdown or any subsequent actions taken. The report does not specify any damage, injuries, or further flight details beyond the dual engine failure.