This was reported by the press service of the North-West Investigation Department for Transport of the Investigative Committee
"A criminal case has been opened on the grounds of a crime under Part 2 of Article 263 of the Criminal Code of Russia (Violation of the rules for the safety of movement and operation of air transport, resulting in the death of a person through negligence)," the message said.
Earlier in the Vologda Oblast, the helicopter hit the power line, after which it fell into the river.
As a result of what happened, the pilot died.