Bell 407 accident near Malyshkino, Ru, May 10, 2009
On May 10, 2009 at about 10:01 am local time, a Bell 407 (helicopter), registered RA01895AO, was substantially damaged in an accident near Malyshkino (Irkutsk airport). It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 9 people were killed.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- May 10, 2009 · about 10:01 am local time
- Place
- Malyshkino, Russia · Irkutsk · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 9 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Bell 407 · all 407s on the register
- Registration
- RA01895AO · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On May 10, 2009, approximately 1001 universal time coordinated, a Bell 407 helicopter, Russian registration RA-01895AO, impacted terrain in the Irkutsk region approximately 3 kilometers from Malyshkino, Cheremshanka. The helicopter was substantially damaged. The 5 crew and 4 passengers were killed. The flight's last departure point was approximately 62 kilometers from the Irkutsk Airport (UIII), Irkutsk, Russia, and its intended destination. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Russia. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC/MAK) 22/2/1 Bolshaya Ordynka st. Moscow, 119017, Russia Telephone +7 495 9511368 This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Russia.
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
Crew member
No details recorded.
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Departed from: Unknown
- Destination: UIII Irkutsk
- Flight plan: not recorded
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 5 | |||
| Passengers | 4 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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