Engine failure causes TRN-01 VTOL incident in Russia

No fatalities • РФ, Ханты-Мансийский автономный округ – Югра, в районе населенного пункта Сибирский

A TRN-01 vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) helicopter experienced an engine failure during a daytime flight in automatic mode near Sibirsky, Russia. The aircraft, registration RA-174EP, was operating as part of a cargo transportation mission.

On September 26, 2024, a TRN-01 VTOL helicopter, registration RA-174EP, was involved in an aviation incident in the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug – Yugra region, near the settlement of Sibirsky. The aircraft was operating under a service agreement between LLC "Gazpromneft-Supply" and LLC "Aeromax" for the purpose of transporting goods using unmanned aerial vehicles.

The flight was being conducted in automatic mode. The mission profile involved a route from point "Priчал" to point "Грузовая". The crew assigned to the operation included external pilots and engineering specialists.

During the flight, the aircraft experienced an engine failure. There were no injuries or fatalities reported as a result of this incident.

Prior to the mission, the crew had undergone preliminary training at the LLC "Aeromax" base in Moscow on August 21, 2024. The flight task for the mission had been approved by the general director of the operator.

Probable cause

The engine failure during flight was caused by low operational reliability of the engine when operating near maximum power settings. Contributing factors included a failure to follow technical maintenance regulations during prolonged aircraft storage and a failure to perform necessary control and overhaul work during engine operation.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2024-09-26 ТРН-01 accident near РФ, Ханты-Мансийский автономный округ – Югра, в районе населенного пункта Сибирский?

A TRN-01 vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) helicopter experienced an engine failure during a daytime flight in automatic mode near Sibirsky, Russia. The aircraft, registration RA-174EP, was operating as part of a cargo transportation mission.

Were there any fatalities in the 2024-09-26 ТРН-01 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2024-09-26 involved a ТРН-01, registration RA-174EP, operated by ООО «Аэромакс», at РФ, Ханты-Мансийский автономный округ – Югра, в районе населенного пункта Сибирский.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The engine failure during flight was caused by low operational reliability of the engine when operating near maximum power settings. Contributing factors included a failure to follow technical maintenance regulations during prolonged aircraft storage and a failure to perform necessary control and overhaul work during…

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