A private Robinson R44 helicopter crashed into a wooded area near Malawa, Rzeszów, Poland, on Saturday afternoon, burning to a wreck and killing both occupants.
Incident Details
A private Robinson R44 helicopter crashed into a wooded, hard‑to‑reach area near Malawa, just southeast of Rzeszów, on Saturday afternoon. The aircraft fell into the forest and ignited upon impact, completely burning the wreck.
Authorities confirmed that two people were on board; both were killed. No other casualties were reported on the ground.
Emergency Response
Firefighters, medical teams, and police were dispatched immediately to the site. Fifteen fire crews from the State and Volunteer Fire Services, along with medical and police units, secured the area and documented the wreck.
The difficult terrain required the use of quads to reach the crash site, and fire crews worked to extinguish remaining embers and search for potential additional victims.
Vehicle Identification
The helicopter was identified as a private, civil Robinson R44 performing a private flight. It had two occupants, whose identities have not yet been released.
Investigation and Next Steps
The cause of the crash remains undetermined. A special aviation commission, overseen by the prosecutor, will investigate technical condition, weather, and potential human error.
Police, under prosecutor supervision, will collect photographic evidence, preserve wreckage fragments, and interview witnesses who first noticed the fire.
