Enstrom F28 accident near Globitsy, Ru, February 24, 2016
On February 24, 2016 at about 5:54 pm local time, a Enstrom F28 (helicopter), registered RA2348G, was substantially damaged in an accident during standing (engine(s) not oper) near Globitsy. It was an other work-use flight under non-U.S. private rules. 1 person was killed and 1 person had minor injuries. 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 24, 2016 · about 5:54 pm local time
- Place
- Globitsy, Russia · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed and 1 person had minor injuries.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Enstrom F28 A · all F28s on the register
- Registration
- RA2348G · no longer on the register · serial 379
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Other work-use flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On February 24, 2016, about 1754 hours local, an Enstrom F-28A, RA-2348G, registered to the City of Saint-Petersburg, Russia, operated by a private individual, impacted terrain near Globitsy Township, Lomonosov District, Leningrad Region, Russia. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and flight plan information is unknown for the non-US, non-commercial other work use flight. The helicopter was substantially damaged, and the private pilot was fatally injured while the passenger sustained minor injuries. The flight originated about 1637, from a location about 13 nautical miles east-southeast of the accident site location. The helicopter departed with an adequate supply of fuel but with a non-certificated helicopter pilot at the controls. After takeoff during an aerial search for a stolen vehicle while flying at or below 60 meters, the passenger later reported that the engine lost power. The helicopter subsequently crashed in a field with evidence of high vertical descent rate. Postaccident examination of the fuel system revealed the left fuel drain was inoperative, and ice was found in the left fuel tank. 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.
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The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Fuel contamination during standing (engine(s) not oper) defining event
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land
- Medical certificate: Class 2
- Seat: left
- Injury: fatal
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Maximum gross weight: 2,150 lb
- Seats: 3
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Lycoming HIO-360-C1 (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: Gostilitsy at 4:37 pm
- Destination: Gostilitsy
- Flight plan: not recorded
Weather at the time
- Light: not reported
- Wind: from 210° at 4 knots
- Visibility: 6 statute miles
- Sky: overcast at 3,300 ft
- Temperature: 32°F (0°C), dew point 27°F (-3°C)
- Observation at 6:00 pm from ULLI, 33 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
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