Overview
- The two-seat private Robinson helicopter went down on January 7 at the Ashatli-park recreation area in Bardymsky District, Perm Krai, killing both people on board.
- The Central Interregional Investigative Directorate for Transport of the Investigative Committee opened a case under Part 3 of Article 263 of the Russian Criminal Code.
- According to the investigative account, the helicopter struck a metal cable used for ski equipment before crashing onto the snow.
- Authorities reported no injuries among visitors at the ski resort; fatalities were limited to the pilot and passenger.
- Investigators are examining possible pilot rule violations and technical malfunction, questioning witnesses, involving aviation specialists, and planning expert examinations.