Two helicopter pilots died as a result of a Mi-8 hard landing in Tomsk Region, the local Emergency Services Ministry reported on Monday.

"According to clarified information, two people, the crew, were killed and two people were injured," they said in a statement.

On 12.02.2018 at a distance of 100 km from Strezhevoy Airport (Tomsk Region, RF), the accident occurred with Mi-8Т RA-22330 helicopter owned by Yeltsovka Airline Company, CJSC, reported by Interstate Aviation Committee.

According to the available information 3 crew members and 3 passengers were on board. Two crew members were killed, one crew member and three passengers were injured. The rotorcraft was burned down. 

The Interstate Aviation Committee has formed the Investigation team in accordance with the Russian Aviation Legislation. The Investigation team has started its work.