Robinson R22 accident near Moscow, Ru, July 14, 2019
On July 14, 2019 at about 12:51 pm local time, a Robinson R22 (helicopter), registered RA1789G, was destroyed in an accident during takeoff near Moscow. It was flown under non-U.S. private rules. 2 people were killed.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 14, 2019 · about 12:51 pm local time
- Place
- Moscow, Russia · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Robinson R22 BETA · all R22s on the register
- Registration
- RA1789G · no longer on the register · serial 2394
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On July 14, 2019, at 1551 Moscow time, a Russian registered Robinson R-22M helicopter was destroyed after impacting terrain after takeoff from the Shevlino landing site, Moscow region, Russian Federation. The helicopter was privately owned and operated. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Russian Federation Interstate Aviation Committee. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Russian government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Russian Federation Interstate Aviation Committee 22/2/1Bolshaya Ordynka Str., Moscow, 119017, Russia Tel.: (1) 495-953-12-44 E-mail: mak@mak.ru Website: http://www.mak.ru
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Unknown or undetermined during takeoff defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Lycoming Engines O-320-B2C (piston); 0 hours total
- Not recorded
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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