What happened
A pilot employed by Barkol Airlines was undergoing transition training to the Robinson R66 helicopter at the Komp Lang Training Center. This training was conducted as part of a professional necessity to update the pilot's qualifications. The pilot, who previously served as a co-pilot on the Mi-8T, officially began the retraining program on September 28, 2020, as part of a three-person student group.
Prior to the commencement of the theoretical course, the pilot and other crew members completed a 120-hour specialized course in aviation technical English. This English language training took place between August 31, 2020, and September 25, 2020, and concluded with a formal examination.
The investigation
An examination of the training logs and official records at the Komp Lang Training Center confirmed the pilot's academic progress. The investigation verified that the pilot successfully completed the theoretical training component of the Robinson R66 program between September 28, 2020, and October 14, 2020. Documentation, including a certificate issued on October 14, 2020, was found to validate the successful completion of these specific training modules.