IAC called the cause of the crash of the Mi-8 in Yamal.

According Avia.pro news agency, representatives of the Interstate Aviation Committee suggest that the main cause of the crash of the helicopter which was carrying 22 man has become not a technical failure or adverse weather conditions, and the lack of fuel. According to preliminary data, at the time of departure in the fuel tanks of the helicopter is almost completely lacking fuel, however, taking into account this information, it remains unknown why the pilot did not pay attention to create a danger.

It should be clarified that as a result of the crash involving the Mi-8, 19 people died.