Robinson R44 Raven I accident near Kanaš, Sk, July 7, 2018
On July 7, 2018 at about 4:40 pm local time, a Robinson R44 Raven I (helicopter), registered OMTTM, was destroyed in an accident during initial climb near Kanaš. It was flown under rules the NTSB did not record. 1 person was 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 7, 2018 · about 4:40 pm local time
- Place
- Kanaš, Slovakia · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Robinson R44 Raven I · all R44 Raven Is on the register
- Registration
- OMTTM · no longer on the register · serial 1633
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight · rules the NTSB did not record
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On July 7, 2018, at 1640 coordinated universal time, a Robinson R22 Raven 1, OM-TTM, impacted powerlines during takeoff near Kanaš, Slovak Republic. The helicopter was destroyed. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Aviation and Maritime Investigation Authority. This report is for informational purposes only. Ministry of Transport, Post and Telecommunications of the Slovak Republic Aviation and Maritime Investigation Authority of the Slovak Republic Namestie Slobody 6, P.O. BOX 100, 810 05 Slovak Republic
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
- Collision during takeoff/land during initial climb defining event
Pilot
No details recorded.
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Not recorded
The flight
- Departed from: Kanaš
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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