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Two Killed in Robinson R44 Crash at Perm Krai Recreation Park

Prosecutors cite preliminary evidence of a rotor strike on overhead cables during an unauthorized flight.

Overview

  • The two-seat private helicopter crashed during takeoff on the grounds of Ashatli-park in Bardymsky District near Barda, with no damage reported on the ground.
  • Rosaviatsia classified the event as a catastrophe and assigned the Interstate Aviation Committee (MAK) to conduct the technical investigation with regional participation.
  • Investigators from the Investigative Committee’s transport division and the Ural transport prosecutor’s office opened formal checks and are inspecting the scene.
  • Footage released by the transport prosecutor’s press service shows the rotor catching cables above a ski run before the aircraft fell and broke its tail.
  • Ashatli-park’s ski complex was closed to visitors after the crash, and roughly 40 responders with 14 pieces of equipment were deployed to the site.