Robinson R66 Helicopter Disintegrates in Russian Federation

4 fatalities • Российская Федерация, Амурская область, Зейский район, 115 км северо-западнее г. Зея

A Robinson R66 helicopter, registration RA-07430, crashed in the Zeya District of the Russian Federation on June 20, 2024, resulting in four fatalities.

On June 20, 2024, a Robinson R66 operated by OOO 'Sibir' was scheduled to transport three passengers from the Zaysky LPK settlement to the Dzhertula production site. The flight plan had been approved by the Regional Center of Air Traffic Management in Khabarovsk the previous day. The pilot arrived at the Zaysky LPK settlement at 07:53 and performed pre-flight inspections and weather monitoring via a mobile application.

Following the inspection, three passengers and 50 kg of baggage were loaded onto the aircraft. The pilot took off at 09:04. At 09:16:53, while passing the mandatory reporting point (ГОГНИ), the pilot contacted the air traffic controller of MDП-1 'Khabarovsk-Region' to report an altitude of 1200 m and an estimated landing time of 01:00 UTC. At 09:18:37, the pilot reported progress without establishing communication with MDП 'Zeya'.

The aircraft, registration RA-07430, was operating in a mountainous area when the accident occurred. The incident resulted in four fatalities and no survivors.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by the pilot-in-command making incorrect cyclic pitch control inputs, which led to mast bumping and the subsequent disintegration of the helicopter in flight. It is believed these control inputs were a result of the pilot encountering fog or low cloud cover.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2024-06-20 Robinson R66 accident near Российская Федерация, Амурская область, Зейский район, 115 км северо-западнее г. Зея?

A Robinson R66 helicopter, registration RA-07430, crashed in the Zeya District of the Russian Federation on June 20, 2024, resulting in four fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 2024-06-20 Robinson R66 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2024-06-20 involved a Robinson R66, registration RA-07430, operated by ООО «Сибирь», at Российская Федерация, Амурская область, Зейский район, 115 км северо-западнее г. Зея.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was caused by the pilot-in-command making incorrect cyclic pitch control inputs, which led to mast bumping and the subsequent disintegration of the helicopter in flight. It is believed these control inputs were a result of the pilot encountering fog or low cloud cover.

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