HeliRussia – Russia-Peru certification agreement opens up opportunties for Helisur
Source: UTair, 17-May-13
[electronic translation] Signed May 16, 2013 agreement on “mutual recognition of airworthiness documents” between the General Administration of Civil Aviation of the Republic of Peru and the Interstate Aviation Committee enables the company Helicopteros del Sur (Helisur), a member of the group, “UTair”, to begin commercial operation 20 Russian helicopters of “Mil “based in Peru. [...]
UTair South Africa becomes official supplier to UN
Source: UTair, 14-May-13
[electronic translation] Airline UTair South Africa (South Africa), part of the air group, “UTair”, registered as an official supplier of aviation services to the United Nations. Registered preceded by the successful completion of the airline technical audit for compliance with ICAO aviation and UN standards. Since 2004, UTair South Africa performs a series of air services [...]
06-May-13 RA-24410 Mil Mi-8 Preobrazhenka, Russia (9F)
06-May-13
Helicopter with 9 persons and 2 tons of explosive
LOM Praha awarded with $1.3M contract for Mi-17 pilot training
Source: LOM Praha, 29-Apr-13
LOM PRAHA, Czech Republic, has been awarded with a contract valued at (maximum) $ 1,3M for Mi-17 flight training of Polish Air Force pilots from 33rd Air Transportation Base in Powidz. The agreement focuses mainly on mastering of advanced operations including flying under IFR conditions at night. This contract is a result of the successful cooperation [...]
Indian Air Force may have no VVIP helicopters after 2014
Source: Daily Mail India, 22-Apr-13
After February 2014, VVIPs may not be able to fly in an Indian Air Force helicopter, as there may not be a single one left in the IAF’s elite squadron, which ferries the Prime Minister, the President, senior ministers and other top dignitaries. (See full story)
21-Apr-13 Mil Mi-8T Azr district, Afghanistan
21-Apr-13
Emergency landing off airfield. 12 occupants (2x USA, 7x Turkish, 1x Russian, 2x Afghan) captured by Taliban forces, who claim to have destroyed the helicopter, which may be one of YA-KHA/B/C/D/E
07-Apr-13 OB-1916P Mil-8 Loreto, Peru (13F)
07-Apr-13
Incident summary – Oil exploration support helicopter went down, killing all on board. Initial reports vary between 13 and 14 fatalities after initial reports of 9. Some local news sources are saying it exploded in the air, 10 minutes from its destination. The helicopter was supporting work by Perenco Peru, who issued a statement saying that apart from [...]
Russian Helicopters launches South Africa service centre with Denel Aviation
Source: Russian Helicopters, 03-Apr-13
Russian Helicopters, part of state defence holding Oboronprom and a leading global designer and manufacturer of helicopters, and Denel Aviation of South Africa have opened a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) centre in South Africa for Russian-built helicopters, strengthening Russian Helicopters’ position in the African market. The MRO centre was launched on 26 March 2013 [...]
26-Mar-13 RA-22986 Mil Mi-8MTV Kronotsky, Russia
26-Mar-13
Rolled over onto its side on landing. The helicopter carried three crewmembers and 3.2 tonnes of building materials.
16-Mar-13 Mil Mi-8 Khankala, Russia (3F)
16-Mar-13
Three killed out of four on board a Russian Border Guard Mi-8 which crashed in poor visibility. A criminal investigation has been opened.
14-Mar-13 Mil Mi-8T Khabarovsk, Russia
14-Mar-13
Crashed on take off for post-maintenance test flight
09-Mar-13 RA-22472 Mil Mi-8AMT Bukavu, Congo (4F)
09-Mar-13
Crashed in mountainous area in poor weather, flying for United Nations. Photo suggests controlled flight into terrain.
UTair wins multi-type contract with oil producer Bashneft
18-Feb-13
UTair Ufa, part of the UTair Group, has won a tender for the performance of complex of air transport operations for passengers and cargo for Bashneft. UTair Ufa will be the general contractor and organizer of air operations conducted by UTair Group companies: UTair-Helicopter Operations, UTair-Passenger Operations, UTair Express and UTair-Cargo. Transport operations for Bashneft [...]
25-Jan-13 228 Mil Mi-171Sh Duga Resa, Croatia
25-Jan-13
Emergency landing at night on snow after overheating. Stayed a while and returned to base in Zagreb. Serial 228 to be confirmed (may possibly be 226). Aircraft type is Mi-171Sh and not Mi-8 per the press reports.
23-Jan-13 Mil Mi-8 Dudinka, Russia
23-Jan-13
Avionics problem and pilot returned to his departure point at Dudinka. Aircraft was operating a regular flight number 9356 on route Dudinka – Ust-Awam – n Volochanka. No injuries to 3 crew and 12 passengers
Colombia’s Vertical de Aviacion adds three Mi-171s
Source: HeliHub.com, 08-Jan-13
Vertical de Aviacion has added three Mi-8s to its fleet, believed to be part of its ongoing support flights in Afghanistan. In the last three years, US Dept of Defense has contracted the company to the value of $498 Million – see details. The three Mi-8s have been acquired pre-owned, one from South Africa and [...]
Rwanda provides six helicopters for UN efforts in Sudan
Source: UNMISS, 01-Jan-13
Boosting the mission’s ability to airlift personnel and supplies in South Sudan, 120 Rwandan aviation troops arrived today to join UNMISS (United Naitons Mission in Southern Sudan) in the capital Juba. The contingent brings with it six helicopters. Three arrived yesterday with 18 personnel, while the remaining helicopters are expected in coming days. Rwanda has [...]
26-Dec-12 Mil Mi-8 Mazzeh, Syria
26-Dec-12
The Free Syrian Army claims to have shot down a helicopter over Mazzeh Mlitary Airport as it was shelling a residential area
25-Dec-12 Mil Mi-8MT Oleksandriia, Ukraine (5F)
25-Dec-12
Crashed shortly after take-off, killing all five on board. Three were the helicopter crew, two were ground handlers from the airport
21-Dec-12 RA-27003 Mil MI-8AMT Likuangole, Sudan (4F)
21-Dec-12
Shot down – four Russian nationals on board all died – named later in a UN statement as Pilot in Command Ilin Sergei, Co-Pilot Abrakov Alfir, Flight Engineer Egorov Sergei and Flight Attendant Shpanov Nikolai
10-Dec-12 RF-23148 Mil Mi-8 Lake Ritsa, Russia
10-Dec-12
Heavy emergency landing, seven injured – of which two serious.
Kazakhstan asks French satellite experts to help find missing Mi-8
Source: TengriNews, 28-Nov-12
Kazakhstan has applied to French experts asking them to help in the search for the missing helicopter with 8 crew members on board – which was patrolling an oil pipeline (see full story) HeliHub.com has a safety data page at 24-Nov-12 Mil Mi-8 Kazakhstan where we will add other details as they emerge
27-Nov-12 Mil Mi-17 Aleppo, Syria
27-Nov-12
Syrian AF Mi-17 was hit by surface to air missile, continued flying but crashed minutes later. Two YouTube clips show situation – see this one first, then this one. Casualties unknown
UTair staff and helicopters flee Congo conflict zone
Source: UTair, 25-Nov-12
Staff and helicopters of “Airline” UTair »(UTair Aviation) were evacuated from the airport of Goma (DRC) due to a conflict in the region. Within a few hours after taking off from Goma Mi-8AMT “UTair” and Mi-8 MTV of “Nefteyugansk United Air” (part of “UTair”), the city was seized by armed rebels. Helicopters and crew made a stopover [...]
24-Nov-12 UP-M1829 Mil Mi-8 Dostyk, Kazakhstan
24-Nov-12
Euro-Asia Airlines Mi-8 reported missing and not found five days later. The helicopter took off on November 24 at 08.30 to fly over the Ushara-Dostyk section of the Atasu – Alashankow oil pipeline – but did not land at Dostyk at 12.30 as expected – and crashed nr Dostyk. The helicopter had significant damages with [...]
22-Nov-12 Mil Mi-8 Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia
22-Nov-12
Emergency landing after helicopter damaged in bird strike
17-Nov-12 RA-22343 Mil Mi-8 Sedelnikovo, Russia
17-Nov-12
Turned over onto its side when landing. Beyond that, reports differ – in particular the company press release and the initial investigation reports and local press. Some say conditions were gusty, others say low visibility – one report has photo of wreckage with snow falling. Some say 17 passengers and 3 crew – of which [...]
16-Nov-12 Mil Mi-17 Al-Ghota Al-Sharqeya, Syria (5F)
16-Nov-12
Syrian rebels claim to have shot down a Mi-17 helicopter
BASF Basotect reduces noise in VIP Mi-8
Source: BASF, 30-Oct-12
Hearing protection is no longer needed thanks to Basotect®, the open-celled melamine foam from BASF: Passengers can leave hearing protection behind when boarding a luxurious version of the Russian Mi 8 helicopter. The helicopter, which is over 25 meters long and is used for passenger transport, has been equipped with an improved sound insulation system [...]
17-Oct-12 RA-24267 Mil Mi-8 Evenk, Russia (1F)
17-Oct-12
Fell onto its side while landing, killing one of the eight on board. Fatality named as Svetalana Kulishova
Aviakon to repair five Mi-8s for Ukrainian Army
Source: Interfax, 15-Oct-12
The Aviakon Aircraft Repair Plant (Konotop, Sumy region) will conduct major overhaul of five Mi-8 multi-purpose helicopters for the Armed Forces of Ukraine (see full story)
14-Oct-12 Mil Mi-8 Yakawolang, Afghanistan
14-Oct-12
Emergency landing after developing mechanical problems in flight. Some passengers with minor injuries
09-Oct-12 ER-MHL Mil Mi-8 Tembagapura, Papua New Guinea
09-Oct-12
Helicopter was seriously damaged but its 24 passengers and three crew members were safe (full manifest here)
Motor Sich hopes for Russian certification of Mi-8MSB by year end
Source: Helihub.com, 08-Oct-12
Engine manufacturer Motor Sich has already achieved certification of a re-engined Mi-8 in the Ukraine and is now targetting Russian certification by the end of December 2012 – the company announced at the recent Aviasvit XXI-2012 International Aerospace Show in Kiev. He said that the Ukrainian certificate could be validated by the Russian certificate body [...]
06-Oct-12 OB-1586 Mil Mi-17 Kiteni, Peru
06-Oct-12
One of three helicopters fire bombed by terrorists at night while parked on the airfield. All three were on contract to Transportadora de Gas del Peru
05-Oct-12 Mil Mi-8 East Ghouta, Syria (4F)
05-Oct-12
Helicopter shot down by rebel forces, and burned out on the ground
Denel Aviation and Russian Helicopters sign maintenance agreement
Source: Russian Helicopters, 20-Sep-12
Denel Aviation, South Africa’s largest defence equipment manufacturer, and UIC Oboronprom, the parent company of Russian Helicopters, announce that they have signed a Teaming agreement to create a servicing hub for Russian-made military and commercial helicopters in Sub-Saharan Africa. The Teaming agreement was signed today at the 7th Africa Aerospace and Defence Exhibition (AAD) at [...]
Russian Helicopters to showcase in-demand models at ILA 2012
Source: Russian Helicopters, 12-Sep-12
Russian Helicopters, part of state defence holding Oboronprom and a leading global designer and manufacturer of helicopters, announces its participation in the ILA Berlin Air Show 2012, which runs from 11-16 September in Berlin. The Company’s display will be located at Booth 1305 in Hall 1. Russian Helicopters will showcase its current line-up of helicopters [...]
Russian Mi-8AMT helicopter wins Mil Cup helicopter race
Source: Russian Helicopters, 12-Sep-12
A Russian-made Mi-8AMT helicopter belonging to the Vertical-T air company and representing Russian Helicopters has won the Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant Cup race from Moscow to Gelendzhik in southern Russia. The competition was held on 4-5 September as part of the opening of the ninth international Gidroaviasalon exhibition. Seven teams took part, flying machines made [...]
30-Aug-12 Mil Mi-17 Sarmat, India (5F) – 2 of 2
30-Aug-12
Two Mi-17 helicopters hit each other on take off on a training mission from an air base near the village of Sarmat in Jamnagar district of Gujarat state. 9 killed, assumed currently as 4 in one helicopter and 5 in the other. One helicopter caught fire and completely burned out, the other did not – [...]
30-Aug-12 Mil Mi-17 Sarmat, India (4F) – 1 of 2
30-Aug-12
Two Mi-17 helicopters hit each other on take off on a training mission from an air base near the village of Sarmat in Jamnagar district of Gujarat state. 9 killed, assumed currently as 4 in one helicopter and 5 in the other. One helicopter caught fire and completely burned out, the other did not – [...]
UTair Engineering renews Peruvian MRO certificates
Source: UTair, 29-Aug-12
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC) of the Republic of Peru issued a “UTair-Engineering” certificate of approval for the next four years. The inspection team of aviation authorities of the Republic of Peru has inspected repair production company to meet its requirements of aviation regulations Peru RAP-145NE. As a result of a positive opinion issued a [...]
UTair Engineering renews Russian MRO certificates
Source: UTair, 29-Aug-12
According to the results of inspections of the Federal Air Transport Agency of the Russian Federation and the Aviation Register of Interstate Aviation Committee confirmed certification of “UTair-Engineering” to meet its repair production requirements of the legislation of the Russian Federation for Civil Aviation and Aviation Rules AP-145, respectively. Extended for another two-year term compliance [...]
27-Aug-12 Mil Mi-8 Mirny, Russia
27-Aug-12
Safe landing with 16 POB plus crew after smoke was noticed in the cockpit – later discovered as the aircon unit burning out.
22-Aug-12 Mil Mi-17 Astana, Kazakhstan (4F)
22-Aug-12
Crashed during a training exercise at an airfield near the capital Astana and caught fire.
23-Jul-12 RA-22966 Mil Mi-8 Bakchar Luginetskoye, Russia
23-Jul-12
Badly damaged in landing in swampy area short of intended helipad landing. Three occupants injured of the 22 on board. Helicopter with 3 crew was transporting 19 oil workers to a remote field location
16-Jul-12 Mil MI-8 El Fasher, Sudan (7F)
16-Jul-12
Military spokesman Col. Sawarmy Khalid Saad said that a technical failure caused the crash. Seven officers were killed and two others were injured. [Helicopter type assumed, not confirmed]
New helicopter maintenance base in Kyrgyzstan
Source: Helihub.com, 28-Jun-12
A helicopter service centre has been opened in Bishkek, the Kyrgyzstan capital. The base will both maintain and upgrade Mil helicopters and provide warranty services. The new centre has been set up by Novosibirsky Aviaremontnyi Zavod, part of the Russian Helicopterscongolmerate. Local operations of Mil helicopters are centred on Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry for Emergency Situations, the [...]
Sierra Leone to compensate families of Togolese accident victims
28-May-12
Sierra Leone’s transport minister said Friday that relatives of 19 Togolese football fans who died in a helicopter crash in 2007, including Togo’s sports minister, would receive compensation (see full story)
09-May-12 Mil Mi-17 Mazamari, Peru (1F)
09-May-12
After experiencing some blade damage in flight, an emergency landing was made. The impact killed pilot Rodolfo León Gavilán. The other 18 on board survived. The police had been engaged on an anti-drug trafficking mission.
24-Apr-12 “40″ Mil Mi-8 Garovka, Russia
24-Apr-12
Crash landed on a road during a training flight. 3 POB to hospital but not seriously injured.
20-Apr-12 Mil Mi-8, Atyrau, Kazakhstan
20-Apr-12
Landed and fell onto its side during a training flight. 2 of the 6POB injured.
12-Apr-12 Mil Mi-8 Zhytomyr region, Ukraine
12-Apr-12
Emergency landing after a technical problem, reportedly in the fuel system. Helicopter was carrying Ukraine Defense Minister Dmytro Salamatin and several officials
12-Apr-12 8335 Mil Mi-8 Murzuq, Libya
12-Apr-12
Crashed on take-off from Murzuq airport, landing on a rail track. Possibly due to overloading – reported as 25 POB with two injured to hospital. On board were members of the reconciliation and civil peace team including Third Deputy Prime Minister Haramain Mohammed al-Haramain, Minister of Local Government Mohammad Hashemi Harari, one of the chiefs of military [...]
Russian Helicopters increases stake in Ulan-Ude Aviation to 100%
Source: Russian Helicopters, 20-Mar-12
Russian Helicopters, JSC (hereinafter the Company), one of the global leaders in helicopter production, announced today its intent to increase its stake in Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant, JSC (hereinafter UUAP) to 100% through a squeeze-out procedure. By sending the squeeze-out demand notice to the remaining UUAP minority shareholders, the Company has exercised its right under the [...]
HAI awards UTair crew
Source: UTair, 19-Mar-12
A UTair Aviation Mi-8 helicopter crew from the airline’s international division has been awarded the Igor Sikorsky ‘Glory of Perfection’ Prize for Humanitarian Services from the International Helicopter Association. For exceptional services rendered while assisting the UN Peacekeeping Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2009, Commander Sergey Ignatyev received the honor on behalf [...]
14-Feb-12 Mil Mi-8 Sundo Island, North Korea (5F)
14-Feb-12
A North Korean helicopter crash has killed five of the Stalinist country`s Cabinet-level officials, including Commerce Minister Kim Bong Chol
11-Feb-12 EY-106 Mil Mi-8 Zabul Province, Afghanistan (4F)
11-Feb-12
Operated by Central Asian Aviation Services on behalf of logistics company Supreme Group. 4 fatalities were nationals of Tajikistan, including the son of the deputy defense minister, and helicopter was registered there.
10-Feb-12 A-2605 Mil Mi-8MTV-1 Bukvica, Bosnia
10-Feb-12
Crashed during humanitarian aid mission – main blades severed tail boom. 11POB all safe. Weather reported as gusty. Potential for white-out with ground snow. Another potential contributor was the changing CofG due to the aid being moved some metres forward in the minutes prior to the accident – see YouTube video
07-Feb-12 Mil Mi-8 Kyzyl, Russia
07-Feb-12
Helicopter destroyed in hangar fire along with two An-2 fixed wing aircraft. Preliminary cause given centred on welding work being done in the hangar at the time. One possible candidate for this helicopter is RA-24234 (98730691) but that is not confirmed
Polish Air Force disbands 36SPLT VIP unit
Source: HeliHub.com, 05-Jan-12
In a ceremony on Tuesday at Warsaw’s Okecie Airport, the Polish Air Force VIP squadron 36SPLT (Specjalnego PuÅ‚ku Lotnictwa Transportowego = Special Air Transport Regiment) was disbanded. The ceremony was attended by Deputy Minister of Defence Czeslaw Mroczek, Chief of General Staff of the Polish Army General Mieczyslaw Cieniuch, Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. pil. [...]
EC funds two Mi-8s for UN World Food Program
Source: ECHO Nairobi, 08-Dec-11
Quick and safe access to humanitarian crises is at times difficult and often altogether impossible when infrastructure such as roads and bridges are destroyed or conflict makes them too dangerous to use. This means that assistance cannot reach people in need fast enough and such a delay may lead to loss of lives. The European [...]
15-Nov-11 Mil Mi-8 Badondo, Congo (1F)
15-Nov-11
“An M18 helicopter crashed while landing in the region of Bandondo,”
Flight safety body denies Mi-8 grounding order
Source: RIA Novosti, 28-Oct-11
Russian flight safety authority Rosaviatsia denies it has any plans to temporarily ground the nation’s fleet of Mil Mi-8T helicopters, the watchdog said on Wednesday following media reports that a ban was being considered. (see full story)
20-Oct-11 Mil Mi-8 Yamal, Russia
20-Oct-11
Mi-8 with 25 POB has made an emergency landing in Yamal, the Emergency Situations Ministry’s Main…
09-Oct-11 RF-31129 Mil Mi-8 Trans-Baikal region, Russia
09-Oct-11
Located by emergency beacon signal. 7 POB confirmed safe and alive
07-Sep-11 Z-2364 Mil Mi-8 Tumkur, India
07-Sep-11
Mil8 with 9 POB made emergency landing due to technical issue. After being checked over helicopter departed later with no further issue.
06-Sep-11 Mil Mi-8 Khevsuretia District, Georgia
06-Sep-11
Pilot lost control due to the sudden change of wind at low altitude while filming. 8POB all ok
29-Aug-11 Mil Mi-8 Karachay-Cherkessia, Russia
29-Aug-11
One report says 10 on board, 6 to hospital. A second report says 13 to hospital. Linked to event for launch of a cable car construction project.
Ulan-Ude sells 40 Mi-171s and 39 Mi-8s
Source: Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant, 25-Aug-11
At MAKS-2011 International Aviation and Space Salon Russian Helicopters holding company signed two macrocontracts for delivery of Mi-171 helicopters produced by JSC Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant (JSC U-UAP). According to the agreements achieved, 40 helicopters of Mi-171 type are planned to be delivered to JSC UTair Aviation, 39 helicopters of Mi-8 type – Gaspromavia Aviation Company [...]
Finland gives two Mi-8s to Hungary
Source: HeliHub.com, 22-Aug-11
Finland is donating their last two Mi-8s to Hungary for use in crisis management duties, after the introduction of the NH90 has now made them surplus to requirements. The last pair, serialled HS-11 and HS-13, have been maintained airworthy at Utti Air Base with about two hours flown on each one every month. Both have [...]
