EC-120 crash near Murmansk, Russia
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EC-120 crash near Murmansk, Russia
EUROCOPTER EC-120B reg.RA-04049 (ex Nordic Rotors - SE-JNG ) crashed near Murmansk today during take-off killimg three, two of them reported to be UK residents visited Russia for fishing tourism.
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British nationals feared dead in Russia helicopter crash
The Foreign Office says it is investigating reports that two British nationals were among three people killed in a helicopter crash in Russia.
The Russian Emergencies Ministry confirmed the crash happened on Sunday and three people had died, but did not give details about their nationalities.
The Foreign Office said it was in touch with local authorities and was ready to provide assistance.
Local media say the crash happened near Murmansk in Russia's far north.
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British nationals feared dead in Russia helicopter crash
The Foreign Office says it is investigating reports that two British nationals were among three people killed in a helicopter crash in Russia.
The Russian Emergencies Ministry confirmed the crash happened on Sunday and three people had died, but did not give details about their nationalities.
The Foreign Office said it was in touch with local authorities and was ready to provide assistance.
Local media say the crash happened near Murmansk in Russia's far north.
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Anyone know about a helicopter crash on the Kola. Rumours of a fatal.
I was in a similar event some years ago, nasty, and I have a mate up there now
I was in a similar event some years ago, nasty, and I have a mate up there now
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Especially if he snagged something on lift off - although the Colibri skid arrangement is less susceptible to that sort of thing compared say to the Squirrel.
Especially if he snagged something on lift off - although the Colibri skid arrangement is less susceptible to that sort of thing compared say to the Squirrel.
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We are stabbing in the dark because we have no facts nor even a single photo.
If they offloaded gear and some of it remained close to the pad or landing area then there is always the risk of something fouling the undercarriage on lift-off.
If they offloaded gear and some of it remained close to the pad or landing area then there is always the risk of something fouling the undercarriage on lift-off.
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http://www.altair.com.pl/files/news/...20murmansk.jpg
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After landing and planting passengers pilot tried to take off, but a strong crosswind caused the lost control of the machine. Falling helicopter mortally wounded passengers. Pilot was also killed.
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Disaster EC120 in Murmansk - Altair Aviation Agency
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After landing and planting passengers pilot tried to take off, but a strong crosswind caused the lost control of the machine. Falling helicopter mortally wounded passengers. Pilot was also killed.
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Disaster EC120 in Murmansk - Altair Aviation Agency
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Mirek
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Photos of RA-04049:
One of the British passenger killed was Rupert Beaumont a partner in the law firm Slaughter and May.
Tributes for retired City lawyer killed in helicopter tragedy on fishing trip - London - News - London Evening Standard
One of the British passenger killed was Rupert Beaumont a partner in the law firm Slaughter and May.
Friends today paid tribute to a former City lawyer killed in a helicopter accident on a fishing trip in Siberia.
Retired solicitor Rupert Beaumont, 69, and a friend were killed instantly when the chartered helicopter tilted on to its side after landing, hitting them with its rotor blades.
The Eurocopter E120B is believed to have lurched as one of its wheels sank into water-logged earth. Pictures emerged today showing the helicopter with its rotor blades snapped off.
Mr Beaumont and his friend are thought to have paid about Ј4,000 for the holiday. Their Russian interpreter, Alexander Tushnikov, 53, a specialist in fishing trips, was also killed.
Pilot Alexander Shabalin, who has 25 years’ experience, survived the accident on the Kola Peninsula yesterday morning and made a distress call.
Retired solicitor Rupert Beaumont, 69, and a friend were killed instantly when the chartered helicopter tilted on to its side after landing, hitting them with its rotor blades.
The Eurocopter E120B is believed to have lurched as one of its wheels sank into water-logged earth. Pictures emerged today showing the helicopter with its rotor blades snapped off.
Mr Beaumont and his friend are thought to have paid about Ј4,000 for the holiday. Their Russian interpreter, Alexander Tushnikov, 53, a specialist in fishing trips, was also killed.
Pilot Alexander Shabalin, who has 25 years’ experience, survived the accident on the Kola Peninsula yesterday morning and made a distress call.
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Kola Peninsula Crash: Update
Russian police have launched a criminal investigation after two British anglers were killed by a helicopter’s rotor blades during a luxury salmon fishing tour north of the Arctic Circle.
Last night the helicopter pilot was being questioned by detectives amid claims he initially misled police about the events surrounding the crash.
The probe is understood to be looking into whether human error was to blame for the tragedy, rather than initial suggestions of adverse weather conditions.
Last night the helicopter pilot was being questioned by detectives amid claims he initially misled police about the events surrounding the crash.
The probe is understood to be looking into whether human error was to blame for the tragedy, rather than initial suggestions of adverse weather conditions.
I assume that the victims were already outside the aircraft and were hit by flying debris? The cabin area doesn't look badly damaged (or, 'disrupted' as the AAIB would say)!