Lithuanian-registered helicopter crashed into Gulf of Riga

A small aircraft that crashed into the Gulf of Riga near Jurmala on August 15 has been identified as a helicopter registered in Lithuania. The pilot, who was the only person on board, was rescued from the water and did not sustain any injuries.

Emergency services received a call about the incident at 1:24 PM. Municipal police officers used a personal watercraft to bring the pilot to shore, where he was handed over to the Emergency Medical Assistance Service.

Rescue teams conducted a search of the crash site by boat but found no signs of fuel leaks or other individuals in the water. The helicopter, a "Konner K1-S19," was successfully lifted from the sea on August 17 and taken to the TIIB hangar for detailed examination.

The Transport Accident and Incident Investigation Bureau (TIIB) has initiated a safety investigation into the aviation accident. The bureau is gathering and analyzing information to establish the circumstances and causes of the crash. As the investigation is in its preliminary stages, the TIIB is not making assumptions about potential causes.