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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
Registration
D-HHLF
Operator type
commercial
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Occupants
2
Probable cause
Mechanical failure
Source
Dutch Safety Board ↗
51.9569, 4.4497
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Severityserious
Fatalities0
Injuries2
SourceDutch Safety Board
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