Russian Mi-2 helicopter crash: No survivors

Helicopter was carrying medical personnel and a patient

Helicopter crashed in the Ryazan region of Russia

A Russian Mi-2 helicopter carrying medical personnel and a patient has crashed in the Ryazan region, killing all five people on board, the regional governor said on Sunday.

Governor Pavel Malkov said the helicopter was flying from the village of Aleksandrovka to the city of Ryazan when it crashed in a field in the Shatsky district.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

Victims identified

The victims have been identified as the pilot, co-pilot, a doctor, a paramedic, and the patient.

The patient was being transported to a hospital in Ryazan for emergency medical care.

Investigation underway

The Russian Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case into the crash.

Investigators are looking into all possible causes of the crash, including pilot error, technical malfunction, and weather conditions.

Similar crashes

This is the second fatal helicopter crash in Russia in recent months.

In October, a Mi-8 helicopter crashed in the Kemerovo region, killing 16 people.

Both crashes are under investigation.

Safety concerns

The recent helicopter crashes have raised concerns about the safety of air travel in Russia.

The Russian government has ordered an inspection of all helicopters in the country.

The government is also considering new safety measures, such as requiring helicopters to be equipped with flight recorders.

Conclusion

The crash of the Mi-2 helicopter is a tragedy.

The investigation into the crash is ongoing, and it is too early to say what caused it.

However, the recent helicopter crashes in Russia have raised concerns about the safety of air travel in the country.