Robinson R66 accident near Aviatornyi, Ru, February 2, 2016
On February 2, 2016 at about 7:30 am local time, a Robinson R66 (helicopter), registered RA06239, was destroyed in an accident during maneuvering (low-alt flying) near Aviatornyi (Kirsanov Air Base Airport). It was a personal flight under non-U.S. private rules. 2 people were seriously injured. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
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
- February 2, 2016 · about 7:30 am local time
- Place
- Aviatornyi, Russia · Kirsanov Air Base Airport · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were seriously injured.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Robinson R66 · all R66s on the register
- Registration
- RA06239 · no longer on the register · serial 0504
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Personal flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On February 2, 2016, about 0730 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Robinson R66, RA-06239, registered to Southeast Agricultural Group, LLC, collided with terrain near Aviatornyi Township, Kirsanov District, Tambov Region, Russia. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and flight plan information is unknown for the non-U.S., non-commercial flight from Kirsanov Air Base Airport, Kirsanov, Russia. The helicopter was destroyed and the commercial pilot and one passenger sustained serious injuries. The flight originated about 3 minutes earlier. After takeoff the flight proceeded east-southeast of the departure airport and the helicopter was allowed to descend to a height of between 2 and 3 meters. While accelerating in ground effect over snow covered featureless terrain, the skids contacted the ground and the helicopter nosed over. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Interstate Aviation Committee. Further information can be obtained from: Interstate Aviation Committee 22/2/1 Bolshaya Ordynka Str. Moscow, 119017, Russia Tel: (495) 953-12-44 Fax: (495) 953-35-08 E-mail: mak@mak.ru http://www.mak.ru This report is for informational purposes and only contains information released by the Interstate Aviation Committee.
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
- Miscellaneous/other during maneuvering (low-alt flying) defining event
Pilot
- Certificate: commercial pilot
- Seat: unk
- Injury: serious injuries
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 2,700 lb
- Seats: 5
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Rolls-Royce 250-C300/A1 (turboshaft); 0 hours total
- Operator: Southeast Agricultural Group LLC
The flight
- Departed from: Aviatornyi at 7:27 am
- Destination: Aviatornyi
- Flight plan: not recorded
Weather at the time
- Light: not reported
- Visibility: 30 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 2,500 ft
- Temperature: 28°F (-2°C), dew point 28°F (-2°C)
- Altimeter: 29.94 inHg
- Observation at 6:00 am, 3 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
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