Robinson R66 accident near Lake Teletskoye, Ru, February 12, 2017
On February 12, 2017 at about 1:19 pm local time, a Robinson R66 (helicopter), registered RA06375, was substantially damaged in an accident near Lake Teletskoye. It was flown under non-U.S. private rules. 5 people were killed. 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
- February 12, 2017 · about 1:19 pm local time
- Place
- Lake Teletskoye, Russia · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 5 people were killed.
- Weather
- conditions the NTSB did not record
- Aircraft
- Robinson R66 · all R66s on the register
- Registration
- RA06375 · no longer on the register · serial 0174
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On February 12, 2017, at 1319 coordinated universal time, a Robinson R66 helicopter, Russian registration RA-06375, was substantially damaged when it crashed into Lake Teletskoye, Republic of Altai, Russia. The pilot and four passengers were fatally injured. The flight departed the Cordon Kokshy landing site, Republic of Altai, and 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: Interstate Aviation Committee 22/2/1 Bolshaya Ordynka Str. Moscow 119017, Russia Tel.: (095) 953-12-44 Fax: (095) 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 Russian Government.
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
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 2,700 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Rolls Royce RR300 (turboshaft); 0 hours total
- Not recorded
- Operator: Altay-Avia, LLC
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 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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