Accident Kamov Ka-26 YR-COP, Wednesday 7 June 2006
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Date:Wednesday 7 June 2006
Time:18:00
Type:Silhouette image of generic KA26 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Kamov Ka-26
Owner/operator:Agrovia
Registration: YR-COP
MSN: 7303601
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:Vârlezi -   Romania
Phase: Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.)
Nature:Agricultural
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources
Narrative:
Crashed after an engine failure from 10 meter and burned out.

Sources:

http://www.gandul.info/stiri/pilotul-elicopterului-utilitar-prabusit-la-galati-a-scapat-doar-cu-un-usor-traumatism-toracic-si-cateva-coaste-rupte-260250
YR register at www.thai-aviation.net
AAIS accident report

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
26-Sep-2015 16:58 transylvhwp Added
27-Sep-2015 11:18 Anon. Updated [Date, Time, Operator, Source, ]
27-Sep-2015 15:04 transylvhwp Updated [Aircraft type, Phase, Nature, Damage, Narrative, ]
12-Oct-2025 18:44 SteveOzel Updated [Registration, Cn, Source, ]
12-Oct-2025 18:44 ASN Updated [Aircraft type, ]

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