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Hughes 369HE crash near Ellinge, Zealand, Denmark

serious1978-03-18
Summary

The Hughes 369HE crashed at Ellinge after an engine flame-out caused by ice and snow accumulation in the air intake.

Incident details
Date
1978-03-18
Location
Ellinge, Zealand, Denmark
Aircraft
Hughes 369HE
Registration
OY-HCC
Operator type
commercial
Probable cause
Mechanical failure
Source
Helis.com ↗
55.5200, 11.5000
Quick stats
Severityserious
Fatalities0
Injuries—
SourceHelis.com
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