The cause of the incident with the Mi-8 Arkhyz was pilot error

According to a source in the Russian aviation, the causes of accidents associated with the peculiarities of the implementation of the approach in the high altitude. According to ITAR-TASS, landing pad helicopter landing in Karachay-Cherkessia is located in the highlands at an altitude of 1650 meters above sea level. Static ceiling of the Mi-8 is 1900 meters. Service ceiling – 4500 meters. The maximum speed of the helicopter is 250 kilometers per hour. Maximum takeoff weight – 12 tons. Crew - 3 people. Various modifications are designed for helicopter transport from 18 to 30 passengers. Mi-8 belonging to the company "Rosneft", made ​​an inspection tour of the tourism cluster of objects in the mountainous region of Karachay-Cherkessia. Information on helicopter hard landing when approaching the helipad near the Arkhyz enrolled in 16 hours and 50 minutes. The helicopter is located at a height of 5 meters above the landing site, was dumped on the side by a sharp gust of wind. In the hard landing of helicopter Mi-8 in Karachay-Cherkessia injured 6 people. All the victims were hospitalized. Among the injured deputy ambassador to the President in the North Caucasus Federal District Maxim Bystrov. He has a broken arm, bruises there. Injuries are not life-threatening officials. Standing with the helicopter Bystrov Chairman of the Board of Directors of "Resorts of the North Caucasus," Ahmed Bilalov was slightly injured, but refused hospitalization. All Regional News