Incident report
Eurocopter EC155B1 crash near Den Helder, Netherlands
serious2007-09-11
Summary
A DanCopter Eurocopter EC155B1 (OY-HSL) lost the upper part of its tailfin during flight 30nm north of Den Helder while returning from the Nobel George oil platform. A fatigue crack on the forward attachment fitting caused the upper tailfin to separate. All 11 on board were uninjured. The crew made a safe emergency landing.
Incident details
Date
2007-09-11
Location
Den Helder, Netherlands
Aircraft
Registration
OY-HSL
Operator
DanCopter
Operator type
commercial
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Occupants
11
Probable cause
Source
Dutch Safety Board ↗53.2333, 4.7833
Quick stats
Severityserious
Fatalities0
Injuries0
SourceDutch Safety Board
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