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Robinson R44 crash near Oosterschelde, Netherlands

serious2012-01-21
Summary

A Helicon Helicopter Services Robinson R44 (PH-WMW, manufactured 2010) experienced a powerplant system/component failure or malfunction during flight over the Oosterschelde estuary. No injuries reported.

Incident details
Date
2012-01-21
Location
Oosterschelde, Netherlands
Aircraft
Robinson R44
Registration
PH-WMW
Operator type
commercial
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Occupants
3
Probable cause
Mechanical failure
Source
NTSB ↗
51.5833, 3.9500
Quick stats
Severityserious
Fatalities0
Injuries0
SourceNTSB
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