ТРН-01 RA-173ЕР 06.07.2024

The Interstate Aviation Committee Investigation team has completed its investigation of the accident involving the TRN-01 RA-173EP unmanned rotorcraft owned by Aeromax LLC, which occurred on July 6, 2024, 16 km north-east of Bolchary village, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area – Yugra, RF.

For the accident investigation, the IAC formed the Investigation team of experts with the necessary competencies in unmanned aircraft technologies, and also involved the manufacturer of this type of unmanned aircraft. In course of the investigation, new methods of simulating of abnormal in-flight situations were used, thus providing the possibility to reconstruct the circumstances of the accident.

As the result of the investigation, the IAC issued the Final Report, which contains safety recommendations for civil aviation authorities and unmanned aircraft systems operators and design and manufacturing companies. The recommendations are aimed at aviation safety enhancing and future similar incidents preventing.

"The purpose of this accident investigation is to ensure the safe operation of unmanned aircraft, with consideration of its fast development and wide use in various fields. In this regard, we consider it appropriate for all interested legal entities and individuals to review the Final Report and the safety recommendations issued by the IAC Investigation team in order to make appropriate decisions for the safe use of unmanned aircraft," emphasized Oleg Storchevoy, the IAC Chairman, commenting on the results of the investigation.

It should be noted that it was the first time the IAC investigated an accident involving unmanned rotorcraft. Currently, IAC Investigation teams are investigating two more air accidents involving unmanned aircraft.