Robinson R44 accident near Perm, Ru, September 14, 2009
On September 14, 2009 at about 7:00 am local time, a Robinson R44 (helicopter), registered RA04289, was substantially damaged in an accident near Perm (Perm Airport). It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 2 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
- September 14, 2009 · about 7:00 am local time
- Place
- Perm, Russia · Perm Airport · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Robinson R44 II · all R44s on the register
- Registration
- RA04289 · no longer on the register · serial 12311
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On September 14, 2009, at 0700 Universal Time Coordinated, a Robinson R44-II, Russian registration RA-04289, operated by Geliks Airline, crashed 6.2 miles from the Perm Airport, Perm, Russia. The pilot and passenger were killed, and the helicopter sustained substantial damage. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Russia. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Russia. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: The Interstate Aviation Committee (MAK). 22/2/1 Bolshaya Ordynka Str. Moscow 119017, Russia Tel: (095) 953-12-44 Email: mak@mak.ru, 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 unknown defining event
Pilot
- Seat: rgt
- Injury: fatal
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Lycoming (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: Perm Region
- Destination: USPP Perm
- 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 | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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