Incident report
Hughes 269C crash near Hilversum, Netherlands
serious2014-03-13
Summary
A Hughes 269C helicopter (PH-OKE) crashed at Hilversum Airport during a survey flight with two observers. While taxiing to runway 31 at 1-1.5 metres height, the helicopter suddenly banked and the rotor blades impacted the ground as it rolled over. All three occupants were injured. The Dutch Safety Board determined a momentary lapse of attention caused the left skid to hit the ground during a traversing motion.
Incident details
Date
2014-03-13
Location
Hilversum, Netherlands
Aircraft
Registration
PH-OKE
Operator type
civil
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Occupants
3
Probable cause
Source
Dutch Safety Board ↗52.1917, 5.1467
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Severityserious
Fatalities0
Injuries3
SourceDutch Safety Board
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