In the Elizovsky district of Kamchatka, an Mi-8 helicopter made a hard landing and fell on its side

In the Elizovsky region of Kamchatka, an Mi-8 helicopter made a hard landing and fell on its side.

A criminal case has been initiated for violation of traffic safety rules and operation of air transport.

The investigation is considering two versions: a technical malfunction and a violation of piloting rules.

P.-KAMCHATSKY, October 6 – RIA Novosti. A criminal case has been opened regarding the hard landing of an Mi-8 helicopter in the Elizovsky district of Kamchatka, the investigation is considering two versions of what happened, the Eastern Interregional Investigation Department for Transport (MSUT) of the Investigative Committee of Russia reported.

“The investigative bodies of the Eastern MSUT of the Investigative Committee of Russia have opened a criminal case on the grounds of a crime under Part 1 of Article 263 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (Violation of traffic safety rules and operation of air transport). The investigation is considering two main versions: a technical malfunction and a violation of the rules of piloting an aircraft,” the department said in a statement on the Max platform.

According to the investigation, the Mi-8 was flying along the route: landing site Izluchina - Zhupanova River. In the area of ​​the Zhupanovo River in the Elizovsky District, it made a hard landing and fell on its side. There were three crew members on board, no injuries. The aircraft was damaged. Investigators and criminologists carry out investigative actions, establish the circumstances and causes of the incident.