Robinson R66 Crash in Amur Oblast Results in Three Fatalities

3 fatalities • РФ, Амурская область, Зейский район

A Robinson R66 helicopter operated by OOO 'Khergu' crashed in the Zeysky District of Russia, resulting in three fatalities. The aircraft, registration RA-0 7424, was performing a survey flight near Sardangro.

On September 16, 2024, a Robinson R66 helicopter, registration RA-07424, was involved in a fatal accident in the Zeysky District of the Amur region, Russia. The aircraft was operated by OOO 'Khergu' under a contract for the gratuitous use of the helicopter by LLC 'Antracit', a gold mining company.

The flight was intended to survey territory near the village of Sardangro. Prior to the accident, the pilot-in-command had conducted a flight on September 15, 2024, lasting 1 hour and 38 minutes. On the day of the accident, the pilot performed pre-flight maintenance.

Investigations revealed that the flight was planned for Class G airspace, but no notification was submitted to air traffic control authorities, which is a violation of the Federal Airspace Rules of the Russian Federation. Additionally, the pilot did not possess a power of attorney required for the operation of the aircraft under Federal Aviation Regulations.

The accident resulted in three fatalities. The flight occurred during twilight conditions, approximately five minutes before darkness, under low cloud cover of 200 meters.

Probable cause

The accident was likely caused by a lack of visibility of ground landmarks and the natural horizon during flight in twilight conditions over an unoriented wooded area under low cloud cover and reduced visibility, leading to a collision with the ground and obstacles. Contributing factors included the pilot's failure to follow specific safety notices in the R66 Flight Manual and possible pilot fatigue.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2024-09-16 Robinson R66 accident near РФ, Амурская область, Зейский район?

A Robinson R66 helicopter operated by OOO 'Khergu' crashed in the Zeysky District of Russia, resulting in three fatalities. The aircraft, registration RA-0 7424, was performing a survey flight near Sardangro.

Were there any fatalities in the 2024-09-16 Robinson R66 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2024-09-16 involved a Robinson R66, registration RA-07424, operated by ООО «Хэргу», at РФ, Амурская область, Зейский район.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was likely caused by a lack of visibility of ground landmarks and the natural horizon during flight in twilight conditions over an unoriented wooded area under low cloud cover and reduced visibility, leading to a collision with the ground and obstacles. Contributing factors included the pilot's failure…

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