Pilot Debrief

ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO INC ROBINSON R44 II near Carlingford — 2017-03-12

Investigation ongoingCEN17WA125
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Date
2017-03-12
Location
Carlingford, IE
Aircraft
ROBINSON HELICOPTER CO INC ROBINSON R44 II
Registration
G-DORM
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
Serious
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.

NTSB narrative

On March 12, 2017, about 1715 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Robinson Helicopter Company Inc. R44 II helicopter, G-DORM, was destroyed when it impacted terrain during an approach to landing near Carlingford, County Louth, Ireland. The pilot and one passenger sustained serious injuries.The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Irish Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU). This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the AAIU. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport Leeson Lane Dublin 2, Ireland D02 TR60 phone: +353 1604 1293

NTSB coding

  • Loss of control in flight · Approach

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