June 4, 2001 while operated by Rzhevka Aviation Enterprise was flying tourists to fishing from the landing site "Varzina" in Murmansk to the area of the Sidorovka River. On landing came down hard, bounced and hit the ground with a pitch angle about 45°. Touch the ground on the cockpit and rotor blades. The helicopter rolled over to starboard and sustained significant damage. 6 passenger injured, no fatalities.
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