Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Helicopter Crash Kills Russian Transport Tycoon
A small helicopter crashed near a ski resort in Russia.
Two important people from a big transport company were on board and sadly died.
The helicopter hit some wires above the ground, which made it crash.
No one on the ground got hurt.
People are still trying to figure out exactly what happened.
The company these people worked for helps move things for big oil and gas companies in Russia.
A private helicopter crashed near the Ashatli-Park ski resort in Perm Krai, Russia, killing two people: Ilyas Gimadutdinov and Elmir Konakov.
Ilyas Gimadutdinov was the founder and owner of Tattranskom, a logistics company serving major oil and gas clients like Gazprom and Rosneft.
Preliminary findings suggest the helicopter struck overhead cables and lost control, leading to the crash.
Investigators are looking into factors like flight authorization, pilot error, weather conditions, and compliance with aviation safety rules.
No one on the ground was injured, and transport prosecutors have opened a formal investigation into the incident.
- Who
- Ilyas Gimadutdinov (businessman and founder of Tattranskom) and Elmir Konakov (senior executive at Tattranskom)
- What
- A private helicopter crash
- When
- January 8, 2026
- Where
- Near the Ashatli-Park ski and recreation area, Perm Krai, Russia
- Why
- Preliminary findings suggest the helicopter struck overhead cables and lost control
- Victims
- Ilyas Gimadutdinov and Elmir Konakov
- Location
- Ashatli-Park ski resort, Perm Krai, Russia
- Helicopter Model
- Robinson R44 light helicopter
- Company Affiliation
- Tattranskom (logistics and freight operator)
- Cause of Crash
- Striking overhead cables (preliminary findings)
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing by transport prosecutors
- Ground Injuries
- None reported