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ROBINSON R44 near Wygonin — 2013-09-13

Investigation ongoingCEN13WA548
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Date
2013-09-13
Location
Wygonin, PL
Aircraft
ROBINSON R44
Registration
SP-WNP
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3

Probable cause

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

NTSB narrative

On September 13, 2013, about 0750 coordinated universal time, a Robinson R44 II helicopter, SP-WNP, impacted terrain near Wygonin, Poland. A postimpact fire ensued. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured and the helicopter was destroyed. The flight departed Borcz, Poland, and was destined for Bydgoszcz Ignacy Jan Paderewski Airport, Bydgoszcz, Poland. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Government of Poland. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Government of Poland. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: State Commission of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Chalubinskiego 4/6 00-928 Warsaw, Poland Office phone: +48 22 630 11 41 FAX: +48 22 630 11 17 www.transport.gov.pl/pkbwl

NTSB coding

  • Unknown or undetermined · Maneuvering-low-alt flying

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