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The subject of this article appears in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat.

Two bodies...Looks like they died in the crash. Everything of value has been looted and the on-board computer has been wiped clean, but the black box is still intact. Interesting. I reckon a decent technician would be able to extract the information on it and decode it.
― Major Degtyarev

Stingray 1: investigate the crash site is a main mission in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat.

Description[]

Stingray 1: investigate the crash site is one of five missions that serve as the basis for the story line. These missions can be completed in any order. The Stingray 1 helicopter, which carried the Operation Fairway commander, Colonel Kovalsky, crashed into the Helipads in Jupiter.

The only danger here is the mine field surrounding the helipad. These are fortunately easy to spot as they appear as dark patches in both the world texture and minimap, and can be identified by throwing bolts, resulting in a "click" sound. It is strongly recommended to avoid them as not only they can deal serious damage to armor, but can also be a one-hit kill. A fast way and easy through the field lies along the fence.

Once the player reaches the helicopter, they begin to search the wreck. Degtyarev finds the bodies of the two pilots, seemingly killed on impact, and the Black Box of the helicopter.

Shortly after, a group of boars and fleshes rushes through the minefield, usually triggering most of the mines, although survivors will attack the player. The player needs to go through the minefield again, still careful.

The black box must be taken to Nitro in Yanov station. After it was given, Nitro will call the player in after a few in-game hours. How many rubles he will charge for decrypting the black box depends on how far the player has progressed in the Radio equipment mission; he will charge a maximum of 3000 RU, and this amount is decreased by 150 RU for each item the player has brought back from the Cement Factory, for a minimum of 1650 RU if all nine materials have been given and the mission has been completed.

After paying the required amount, Nitro will play the audio recording, revealing that the military has headed for evacuation point B28 after the helicopters crashed.

Reward[]

There is no reward for this mission. After completing Stingray 3: investigate the crash site, this will unlock the mission Road to Pripyat.

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