Robinson R66 rotor strike leads to ground collision near Konakovo

No fatalities • в 9 км юго-восточнее центра города Конаково Тверской области

A Robinson R66 helicopter, registration RA-07372, crashed near Konakovo, Russia, after its rotor struck a wind vane mast during an aerial maneuver.

On May 13, 2023, a Robinson R66 helicopter, registered as RA-07372, was involved in an aviation incident approximately 9 km southeast of Konakovo in the Tver region. The flight was part of a planned round trip from the settlement of Imperiya to Konakovo for a conference.

During the flight, the pilot attempted an aerial backward maneuver, also described as taxiing in the air. During this maneuver, the helicopter's rotor struck a wind vane mast. This impact caused the pilot to lose directional control of the aircraft.

Following the rotor strike, the helicopter collided with the ground. The incident occurred during daylight hours under visual meteorological conditions. There were no injuries or fatalities reported as a result of the crash.

Prior to the flight, the pilot had completed pre-flight preparations, including fuel loading of 280 liters of TS-1 fuel, and verified that the takeoff weight and center of gravity were within limits. The pilot had also reviewed weather forecasts and obtained airspace authorization.

Probable cause

The probable cause of the accident was the pilot's insufficient vigilance while performing a backward aerial maneuver, which resulted in the rotor striking a wind vane mast and causing a loss of control and subsequent ground collision. A contributing factor was the failure of the organizing entity, Konakovo-Service, to identify and account for potential risks during the event.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2023-05-13 Robinson R66 accident near в 9 км юго-восточнее центра города Конаково Тверской области?

A Robinson R66 helicopter, registration RA-07372, crashed near Konakovo, Russia, after its rotor struck a wind vane mast during an aerial maneuver.

Were there any fatalities in the 2023-05-13 Robinson R66 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2023-05-13 involved a Robinson R66, registration RA-07372, operated by Частное лицо, at в 9 км юго-восточнее центра города Конаково Тверской области.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The probable cause of the accident was the pilot's insufficient vigilance while performing a backward aerial maneuver, which resulted in the rotor striking a wind vane mast and causing a loss of control and subsequent ground collision. A contributing factor was the failure of the organizing entity, Konakovo-Service,…

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