Robinson R66 accident near Voronezhskaya Oblast, Ru, August 7, 2016
On August 7, 2016 at about 10:30 am local time, a Robinson R66 (helicopter), registered RA06347, was substantially damaged in an accident during enroute (descent) near Voronezhskaya Oblast. It was flown under non-U.S. private rules. 5 people were seriously injured. The weather was conditions the NTSB did not record.
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
- August 7, 2016 · about 10:30 am local time
- Place
- Voronezhskaya Oblast, Russia · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 5 people were seriously injured.
- Weather
- conditions the NTSB did not record
- Aircraft
- Robinson R66 · all R66s on the register
- Registration
- RA06347 · no longer on the register · serial 212
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On August 7, 2016, about 1030 coordinated universal time, a Robinson Helicopter R66, Russian registration RA-06347, was substantially damaged when it impacted electrical transmission lines near Borki village, Ramogn region, Voronezhskaya oblast, Russia. The pilot and four passengers were seriously injured. The pleasure flight was conducted under Russian flight regulations. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Interstate Aviation Committee of Russia. Further information can be obtained from: The Interstate Aviation Committee (MAK) 22/2/1 Bolshaya Ordynka Str. Moscow 119017, Russia Tel.: (095) 953-12-44 Fax: (095) 953-35-08 E-mail: valentine@mak.ru This report is for informational purposes and only contains information released by the Russian Government.
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The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Unknown or undetermined during enroute (descent) defining event
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 2,700 lb
- Seats: 5
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Rolls Royce 300 (turboshaft); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: Ramogn Region
- Destination: Solnechnaya
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 4 |
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