Overview

• The Mi-8 helicopter had 19 tourists and 3 crew members on board.
• Poor visibility and adverse weather conditions likely contributed to the crash.
• Vityaz-Aero, the flight operator, previously faced a ban after a 2021 crash.
• Kamchatka is known for its rugged beauty and rich wildlife.
• The Mi-8 is a widely used, two-engine helicopter designed in the 1960s.