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Bell 412EP crash near 85km W of Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

serious2000-05-04
Summary

The tail rotor struck a crane boom during take-off from an offshore support barge helideck. The helicopter landed heavily and the skids collapsed. Both crew were injured.

Incident details
Date
2000-05-04
Location
85km W of Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Aircraft
Bell 412EP
Registration
A6-BAT
Operator
Abu Dhabi Aviation
Operator type
commercial
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Occupants
2
Probable cause
Pilot error
Phase of flight
takeoff
24.4000, 53.5000
Quick stats
Severityserious
Fatalities0
Injuries2
SourceFlight International
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