Possible cause of Mi-8 helicopter crash in Kamchatka named
Today it became known that the wreckage of the Mi-8 helicopter, which disappeared the day before in Kamchatka, was discovered.
It was stated that the plane had probably crashed. The probable cause that could have led to the accident was named.
The Mi-8 helicopter crash in Kamchatka could have been caused by a pilot error in poor visibility conditions, Russian media reported, citing the Interfax Telegram channel.
The priority version at the moment is pilot error in difficult weather conditions.
It is specified that before the crash the Mi-8 crashed into a hill.
Due to the fog, the pilot might not notice the obstacle, and the helicopter could hit it or the slope.
The corresponding data was announced by the headquarters for eliminating the consequences of the disaster.
The wreckage of the helicopter was found today near the place where the pilots last made contact.
The accident occurred near the Vachkazhets volcano mountain range.
The fate of the pilots and passengers on board has not been reported. It was previously stated that there could have been 19 passengers and 3 crew members on board the helicopter.
