Incident report
Sikorsky S-61N crash near Den Helder, Netherlands
serious2004-11-30
Summary
A Schreiner Northsea Helicopters Sikorsky S-61N (PH-NZG) touched the water of the Waddenzee during an ILS approach in IMC to Den Helder airport. Airspeed had reduced to 20 knots and an unnoticed descent developed. The commander applied full collective, bouncing the helicopter out of the water, and continued to land safely. The gearbox was over-torqued and had to be replaced. No injuries among 15 on board.
Incident details
Date
2004-11-30
Location
Den Helder, Netherlands
Aircraft
Registration
PH-NZG
Operator
Operator type
commercial
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Occupants
15
Probable cause
Source
Dutch Safety Board ↗52.9500, 4.7833
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Severityserious
Fatalities0
Injuries0
SourceDutch Safety Board
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