Cessna-203 RA-67523 08.08.2015

    The areal collision of Cessna-203 RA-67523 private aircraft with R-44 RA-04383 private helicopter occurred near Lechischevo village (Istra water storage reservoir) on August 8, 2015. According to the available information, the pilot and 4 passengers were on board, the pilot and 3 passengers were evacuated. Aerial vehicles were destroyed and sank.
    The Interstate Aviation Committee has formed the Investigation team of the accident in accordance with the Russian Aviation Legislation.
     

The Interstate Aviation Committee Investigation team has completed investigation of the accident involving R-44 RA-04383 private helicopter and Cessna U206F RA-67523 private seaplane occurred in Istra reservoir waters, Moscow Region (RF) on 8 August 2015.

Fatal accident involving Cessna U206F RA-67523 sea plane and Robinson R-44 RA-04383 helicopter was caused by their mid-air collision during VFR flight in "G" class airspace. The collision was caused by inability of the closure sector inability from pilots duty station due to vehicles flight path and their design features.  

Performing flight using flight-information services and in compliance with clause 8.2.3 of FAR-293 requirements would improve the information awareness of pilots and, probably, prevent the accident.