Hughes 369 crash near Minsk, Belarus

On August 8, 2010, at 1249 coordinated universal time (1549 local time), a Hughes 369, German registration D-HDWM, was destroyed when it impacted terrain at Borovaya Airfield (UMMB), near Minsk, Belarus. The German pilot was fatally injured. The helicopter was operating during an international helicopter competition under Belarus flight regulations. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the government of Belarus. Further information may be obtained from: Republic of Belarus Ministry of Transport and Communications 4, Aerodromnaya Str., 220065, Minsk, Belarus Tel: (375 17) 222 53 98 This report is for informational purposes and only contains information released by the government of Belarus.