The helicopter that went missing in the Amur region may have crashed due to bad weather conditions.

According to preliminary information, the pilot lost control and the private Robinson crashed 14 kilometers from its takeoff point, Shot writes.

The helicopter took off from a logging site near the village Amaranka to the village Romny and disappeared from radar. There were three people inside: the pilot, an Investigative Committee officer, and a police officer. Other sources say there were four. Preliminary reports suggest they were returning from a search operation. 

The fate of the people is currently unknown, and the location of the plane has not yet been determined.