RA-05758

Substantial
Fatal

ROBINSON R44S/N: 13551

Accident Details

Date
Monday, October 1, 2018
NTSB Number
ANC19WA001
Location
Bodaybo, Russia
Event ID
20181003X72404
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Aircraft Information

Registration
RA-05758
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
13551
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
R44R44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

On October 1, 2018, at an undetermined time, a Robinson R-44-II helicopter, RA-05758, impacted water and sank prior to colliding with a power transmission line near Bodaybo, Russia. The pilot and passenger sustained fatal injuries.

The Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) of Russia is investigating the accident. As the State of Manufacture of the airplane and engine, the NTSB has designated a U.S. accredited representative to assist the IAC in its investigation.

All inquiries concerning this accident should be directed to the IAC of Russia:

Interstate Aviation Committee of Russia

22/2/1 Bolshaya Ordynka Str.,

Moscow, 119017, Russia

Website: http:/www.mak.ru

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ANC19WA001