Incident report
Eurocopter EC120B crash near Rotterdam, Netherlands
serious2010-04-02
Summary
A HeliFlights Helikopter Service Eurocopter EC120B Colibri (D-HHLF, manufactured 2004) made an emergency landing at Rotterdam The Hague Airport shortly after lifting off due to engine trouble. Two occupants sustained light injuries.
Incident details
Date
2010-04-02
Location
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Aircraft
Registration
D-HHLF
Operator
HeliFlights Helikopter Service
Operator type
commercial
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Occupants
2
Probable cause
Source
Dutch Safety Board ↗51.9569, 4.4497
Quick stats
Severityserious
Fatalities0
Injuries2
SourceDutch Safety Board
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