Mi-8T Helicopter Crash Near Igarka Airport

12 fatalities • на удалении 10 км от аэропорта Игарка (Красноярский край)

A Mi-8T helicopter crashed into the Yenisei River during a commercial passenger flight on November 26, 2015. The accident resulted in 12 fatalities, including the crew and passengers.

On November 26, 2015, a Mi-8T helicopter, registration RA-25361, was operating a scheduled passenger flight from Igarka airport to several settlements, including NPS-2 and Krasnoselkup. After completing pre-flight procedures and passenger boarding, the crew taxied to the runway and performed a takeoff using an airplane-style method. The aircraft departed with 22 passengers on board and a takeoff weight of 10,528 kg.

Approximately 1.5 minutes after takeoff, while the helicopter was at a true altitude of about 105 meters, the aircraft began developing a right bank following a right turn. At 03:59, the helicopter reached a right bank of more than 50 degrees with an indicated airspeed of approximately 270 km/h, at which point it collided with the icy surface of the Yenisei River, located about 10 km from Igarka airport.

The impact caused significant damage to the aircraft. The accident resulted in 12 fatalities, consisting of the crew and 9 passengers. No fire was reported following the collision.

Probable cause

The exact cause could not be definitively determined due to insufficient data from the SDK-8 recorder and unknown external forces on the control actuators. However, a possible cause was a loss of control resulting from main hydraulic system pressure dropping below operational limits without a transition to the backup system. This may have been caused by a failure of the GA-71V unloading valve, potentially exacerbated by the use of improper hydraulic fluid.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2015-11-26 Ми-8Т accident near на удалении 10 км от аэропорта Игарка (Красноярский край)?

A Mi-8T helicopter crashed into the Yenisei River during a commercial passenger flight on November 26, 2015. The accident resulted in 12 fatalities, including the crew and passengers.

Were there any fatalities in the 2015-11-26 Ми-8Т accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 12 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2015-11-26 involved a Ми-8Т, registration RA-25361, operated by ООО АК «Турухан», at на удалении 10 км от аэропорта Игарка (Красноярский край).

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The exact cause could not be definitively determined due to insufficient data from the SDK-8 recorder and unknown external forces on the control actuators. However, a possible cause was a loss of control resulting from main hydraulic system pressure dropping below operational limits without a transition to the backup…

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