Robinson R66 Crash in Ryazan Region

No fatalities • в районе населенного пункта Милованово Спасского района Рязанской области

A Robinson R66 helicopter crashed during a training landing in the Spassky district of the Ryazan region on August 17, 2018. The accident resulted in the destruction of the aircraft and serious injuries to the pilot.

On August 17, 2018, a Robinson R66, registration RA-06371, operated by JSC "Khleb Service," was engaged in a flight intended for agricultural aviation purposes. The flight was planned to proceed from a landing area at JSC "Zernoproduct" in Ryazan to a landing site near Fedorovka. The pilot had received timely permission for an IFR flight from the State Air Traffic Management Center.

Following departure from the JSC "Zernoproduct" landing area at 14:43, the pilot decided to conduct a training landing in a field located in the Spassky district. The aircraft, RA-06371, underwent a full pre-flight inspection by the captain according to the flight manual, though no pre-flight medical examination was conducted per the specific regulations applicable to the operation.

During the landing maneuver, the helicopter experienced an increased vertical speed and collided with the ground. The impact caused the destruction of the aircraft's airframe. There was no fire reported following the accident.

The pilot sustained serious bodily injuries during the impact.

Probable cause

The accident was caused by the helicopter entering a vortex ring state during the landing approach, characterized by a high vertical descent rate and low airspeed. This was likely due to the pilot's insufficient training in managing such an approach, the presence of a tailwind component, and improper use of flight controls while attempting to recover from the vortex ring state.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2018-08-17 Robinson R66 accident near в районе населенного пункта Милованово Спасского района Рязанской области?

A Robinson R66 helicopter crashed during a training landing in the Spassky district of the Ryazan region on August 17, 2018. The accident resulted in the destruction of the aircraft and serious injuries to the pilot.

Were there any fatalities in the 2018-08-17 Robinson R66 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2018-08-17 involved a Robinson R66, registration RA-06371, at в районе населенного пункта Милованово Спасского района Рязанской области.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The accident was caused by the helicopter entering a vortex ring state during the landing approach, characterized by a high vertical descent rate and low airspeed. This was likely due to the pilot's insufficient training in managing such an approach, the presence of a tailwind component, and improper use of flight…

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