The cause of the collision with the helicopter seaplane near Moscow could be the twilight – BBC

Poor visibility during twilight could cause a collision of a helicopter and seaplane in Moscow, reports TASS .

«Clash of the aircraft occurred about 20.00 MSK. According to preliminary data, seaplane, taking off from the water surface is below the helicopter, did not notice it and began to climb. After rising to the level of helicopter flight, seaplane collided with a helicopter rotor, after which both vehicles fell into the water, “- said a law enforcement source.

According to the Federal Air Transport Agency, on board the aircraft were six people. Previous has learned about the five dead.