Incident report
Bell 412EP crash near near Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
serious2005-03-03
Summary
The Bell 412 hit the water without warning while flying at low level as a camera platform during the Dubai to Muscat boat race, coming to rest inverted in shallow water. The four crew and a British cameraman were injured.
Incident details
Date
2005-03-03
Location
near Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Aircraft
Registration
P-555
Operator
Sharjah Police
Operator type
government
Fatalities
0
Injuries
5
Occupants
5
Probable cause
Phase of flight
manoeuvre
25.1100, 55.1300
Quick stats
Severityserious
Fatalities0
Injuries5
SourceAir Forces Monthly
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