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11-Feb-13 N360AW Bell 206B Albuquerque, US-New Mexico

Substantially damaged in force landing - helicopter ended up on its side.  Aerowest Helicopters operating for New Mexico Dept of of Game and Fish.  All three occupants injured - one Game & Fish officer, one veterinarian and the helicopter pilot reported minor injuries.

Tags: Aerowest Helicopters, B206, Bell, Civil, Safety, US-New Mexico


10-Feb-13 N59518 Bell 206B Acton, US-California (3F)

Three killed when a JetRanger went down at 3.42am on a reality TV shoot on a remote ranch.  Helicopter had been supplied via Crossbow Helicopters, who act as brokers between film companies and helicopter operators.  Photos posted of this 206 on Orbic Air's website (example) in the last few weeks indicate that it carried their titles as operator.  Casualties named as pilot David Gibbs, 59, cinematographer Darren Rydstrom, 46, and Michael Donatelli, 45 - they were involved in filming for the Discovery Channel.

Tags: B206, Bell, Civil, Fatal, Orbic Air, Safety, US-California


10-Feb-13 N802KA Bell 206B Paso Robles, US-California

Helicopter destroyed per FAA data

Tags: B206, Bell, Civil, Safety, Sinton Helicopters, US-California


09-Feb-13 I-LALM Robinson R22 Pontecagnano, Italy

Private pilot injured in accident on take-off.  Local language TV report at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDXhMP-fBrU

Tags: Civil, Italy, R22, Robinson, Safety


08-Feb-13 Boeing CH-47 Rowsley, UK

Shattered windscreen from bird strike.  Emergency field landing

Tags: Boeing, CH-47, Military, Royal Air Force, Safety, UK


07-Feb-13 VH-EWM Eurocopter AS350B2 Hobart, Australia

Firefighting helicopter collided with terrain. The pilot sustained minor injuries and the helicopter was substantially damaged.  Helicopter was contracted to Tasmania Fire Service

Tags: AS350, Australia, Civil, Eurocopter, Firefighting, Safety, Webb Helicopters


06-Feb-12 G-WNSH Sikorsky S92 North Sea, UK

Reported lightning strike - shipped to Norway for repair by associated company HeliOne.   Helicopter has not flown in the two months after 6th February, so while that date is not 100% confirmed, it would be very close if it is not correct.

Tags: CHC, Civil, Offshore, S92, Safety, Sikorsky, UK


06-Feb-13 N5072R Hiller UH-12B Meritt Island, US-Florida

Heavy landing from 75ft after pilot reported loss of power,  Port skid collapsed, tail rotor damaged.  3 POB, 1 to hospital, 2 refused.

Tags: Civil, Hiller, Safety, UH-12, US-Florida


05-Feb-13 F-GYBH Eurocopter AS350B3 Cormet-de-Roselend, France

Pilot chose to make precautionary landing due to deteriorating weather.  Helicopter rolled over when landing on snowy surface

Tags: AS350, Blugeon Helicopters, Civil, Eurocopter, France, Safety


03-Feb-13 C-GPHN Eurocopter AS350BA Sept-Îles, Canada

Training accident. Two of three on board injured. CADAORS ref 2013Q0276

Tags: AS350, Canada, Civil, Eurocopter, Héli-Inter, Safety


02-Feb-13 ZP-HAH Robinson R44 Puerto Antequera, Paraguay (3F)

Presidential candidate Lino Oviedo died in the accident along with his bodyguard Derlis Galeano, and the pilot, Ramón Aurelio Picco.  The flight was scheduled for 7.15pm but did not take off until 9.00pm, despite objections from the pilot that the helicopter was not suitably equipped for night flight and that there was an approaching storm front.

Tags: Civil, Fatal, Paraguay, R44, Robinson, Safety


01-Feb-13 N3059Q Robinson R22 Gillett, US-Texas

Helicopter crashed while hunting feral hogs at low level, ending up on its port side. Two persons were injured in the crash which happened about 2:45pm local

Tags: Civil, R22, Robinson, Safety, US-Texas


31-Jan-13 N333PJ Robinson R22 Kailua, US-Hawaii

Hard landing

Tags: Civil, Mauna Loa Helicopters, R22, Robinson, Safety, US-Hawaii


31-Jan-13 RA-31803 Kamov Ka32 Russia

Emergency landing - reportedly due to a hydraulic problem.  HeliHub.com research queries whether registration was actually RA-31603

Tags: Civil, EMERCOM, Ka32, Kamov, Safety


31-Jan-13 Boeing AH-64D Raleigh, US-North Carolina

Emergency landing after electrical malfunction

Tags: AH-64, Boeing, Military, North Carolina Army National Guard, Safety, US Army, US-North Carolina


30-Jan-13 N153P Bell 206L3 LaTrobe, US-Pennsylvania

Helicopter blown onto its side by high winds

Tags: B206, Bell, Civil, Law Enforcement, Pennsylvania State Police, Safety, US-Pennsylvania


29-Jan-13 Eurocopter AS350 Havasu, US-Arizona

Precautionary landing in park after oil pressure warning

Tags: AS350, Civil, EMS, Eurocopter, Omniflight, Safety, US-Arizona


28-Jan-13 C-GOCM Robinson R44 Grand Cache, Canada (1F)

Survey helicopter overdue.  Weather may have been an issue as a Canadian military Bell 412 involved in the search had to return to base due to weather.  CADAORS 2013C0386

Tags: Canada, Civil, Fatal, Gemini Helicopters, R44, Robinson, Safety


28-Jan-13 ZK-HKV Eurocopter EC130 Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

Emergency landing after fuel indication dropped to zero with rotor speed warning.  Apparent wiring issue

Tags: AS350, Civil, Eurocopter, New Zealand, Safety, Silver Fern Helicopters


26-Jan-13 N9041U Hiller UH-12B Adams Ranch, US-Florida

Apparent engine failure on a flight to shoot feral hogs.   Pilot William Harward and his two passengers, Massad Ayoob and Jonathan Strayer, were treated at Raulerson Memorial Hospital in Okeechobee and released

Tags: Civil, Hiller, Safety, UH-12, US-Florida


26-Jan-13 PR-HBE Eurocopter AS355N Ipixuna, Brazil

When on finals, pilot noticed master caution light illuminated, and an indication of low oil pressure in engine No.2.  Shut down immediately, got out and noticed fire from the exhaust - used extinguisher to quell the fire but was not fully successful.  N2 turbine had got jammed.

Tags: AS355, Brazil, Civil, Eurocopter, HeliBarra, Safety


25-Jan-13 228 Mil Mi-171Sh Duga Resa, Croatia

Emergency landing at night on snow after overheating.  Stayed a while and returned to base in Zagreb.  Serial 228 to be confirmed (may possibly be 226).  Aircraft type is Mi-171Sh and not Mi-8 per the press reports.

Tags: Croatia, Croatian Air Force, Mi-8, Mil, Military, Safety


25-Jan-13 ZS-RYP Robinson R44 Grey Goose, South Africa

Helicopter came down after hitting powerlines.  Pilot  Francois Liebenberg and his two passengers were all taken to hospital with injuries. Close up video tour of wreckage here on YouTube

Tags: Civil, R44, Robinson, Safety, South Africa


24-Jan-13 Agusta-Bell 212 Praia, Italy

Precautionary landing on sports pitch. probably weather related

Tags: B212, Bell, Italian Air Force, Italy, Military, Safety


23-Jan-13 Mil Mi-8 Dudinka, Russia

Avionics problem and pilot returned to his departure point at Dudinka.  Aircraft was operating a regular flight number 9356 on route Dudinka - Ust-Awam - n Volochanka.  No injuries to 3 crew and 12 passengers

Tags: Civil, Mi-8, Mil, Russia, Safety, Scheduled


22-Jan-13 ZK-IMZ Robinson R22B Nokomai Station, New Zealand

Helicopter was flying up a valley and suddenly lost altitude due to a suspected downdraft. the helicopter hit the ground and rolled 6 times, breaking off the tail

Tags: Civil, New Zealand, R22, Robinson, Safety


22-Jan-13 N143PG Eagle Helicycle Mesa, US-Arizona

Emergency landing in residential area.  Skids collapsed, pilot walked away.  Pilot was flying from Chandler to Falcon Field in Mesa.  Plenty of photos of the helicopter in happier times on this page

Tags: Civil, Eagle, Helicycle, Safety, US-Arizona


21-Jan-13 PR-JBN Bell 206B Jaragua, Brazil (1F)

Crashed and hit house killing one of four on board

Tags: B206, Bell, Brazil, Civil, Fatal, Safety


21-Jan-13 ZK-HIY Robinson R22B Karamea, New Zealand

Helicopter experienced unusual vibrations while flying at 4500ft. Pilot decided to make a precautionary landing but the tail struck the ground during landing and helicopter rolled over.

Tags: Civil, New Zealand, R22, Robinson, Safety


19-Jan-13 VH-HGI Robinson R22 Batchelor, Australia

During the final approach, the pilot conducted a missed approach. The pilot subsequently lost control and the helicopter collided with the ground.

Tags: Australia, Civil, R22, Robinson, Safety


19-Jan-13 VH-ZMN Bell 206B Baskerville, Australia

During low-level aerial filming operations, the helicopter rotated quickly to the right and descended. The pilot made an emergency landing on the sloping terrain. The helicopter rolled over and was subtantially damaged with minor injuries to the occupants.

Tags: Australia, B206, Bell, Civil, ENG, Heliwest, Safety


18-Jan-13 ZU-HRS Westland-Bell 47G.3B.1 Hibberdene, South Africa

Pilot heard a change in the engine pitch and managed an emergency landing before the helicopter burst into flames.  Agricultural ops

Tags: Agriculural, B47, Bell, Civil, Safety, South Africa


18-Jan-13 Mil Mi-17 Timberwara, India

Force landing after being shot at by militants - photos here.  The hydraulic system and genrators were damaged.  1 of the 7 POB was injured

Tags: India, Indian Air Force, Mi-17, Mil, Military, Safety


17-Jan-13 N26NE Robinson R22 Ellington, US-Connecticut

Rolled over onto starboard side on training flight, 2 POB not injured

Tags: Civil, Northeast Helicopters, R22, Robinson, Safety, Training, US-Connecticut


17-Jan-13 F-GZFJ Eurocopter AS350B2 St Julien-Molhesabate, France

Pilot lost visual reference when landing on a snowy surface. Heavy landing, damaged skids and tail boom

Tags: AS350, Civil, Eurocopter, France, Safety


17-Jan-13 SE-JKP Bell 206B Hjälmunge, Sweden

Emergency field landing, with no damage to aircraft.  Press reports "sawdust in the gearbox"....

Tags: B206, Bell, Civil, Safety, Sweden


17-Jan-13 N223MG Robinson R22 San Marcos, US-Texas

Hard landing on training flight.  FAA report gives reg as N223GM which is not a valid registration.  N223GM is assumed, based on it being the right helicopter type and registered to a Designated Pilot Examiner who leases 2+ R22s to Alamo Helicopters

Tags: Alamo Helicopters, Civil, R22, Robinson, Safety, Training, US-Texas


16-Jan-13 G-CRST AgustaWestland AW109E Vauxhall, UK (2F)

AW109 Helicopterhit crane and crashed to ground, killing the pilot Pete Barnes and one person on the ground, Matt Wood. Top of the crane may have been in the cloud - check photos on the second link below.  The crane is marginally south of the H4 heliroute, which has a 1500ft restriction at this point.  Weather likely to have led to flying lower, but as a twin would technically not be restricted to following the routes.  Helicopter was en route Redhill to Elstree, but diverting to Battersea due to low visibility.  Pilot named here as Peter Barnes.  13 people hurt on the ground.

 

Tags: AgustaWestland, AW109, Civil, Fatal, Safety, UK


14-Jan-13 Yo Yo Park, Australia

Crashed into a dam near Yo Yo Park airfield, Queensland.  Airlifted to hospital in Brisbane.  Pilot has burns to his body and face

Tags: Australia, Civil, Safety


13-Jan-13 OK-IHA08 Elisport CH-7 Katowice, Poland

Crashed on take-off

Tags: CH-7, Civil, Elisport, Poland, Safety


11-Jan-13 Mil MI-35 Myitkyina, Myanmar (3F)

Shot down by rebels in border region.  Army itself says "emergency landing due to engine failure"

Tags: Fatal, Mi-24, Mil, Military, Myanmar Army, Safety


11-Jan-13 ZK-IPY Robinson R44 II Glenorchy, New Zealand

Main rotor blade struck the tail boom during start-up due to a wind gust. Significant damage was caused to the tail boom, with associated damage to the rotor blades.

Tags: Civil, New Zealand, R44, Robinson, Safety


10-Jan-13 D-HIZZ Robinson R44 Schwäbisch Hall, Germany (1F)

Helicopter crashed on to highway, killing pilot. Post crash fire. Truck driver injured in the ensuing chaos.  No other injuries, despite heavy traffic at the time.  Weather reported as wet.  Helicopter _may_ have hit wires, causing crash.  Pilot reported as " 42 year old small business owner from Hohenlohe"

Tags: Civil, Fatal, Germany, R44, Robinson, Safety


10-Jan-13 OH-HNP Hughes 500D Paavolantie, Finland

Engine failure during low level powerline operation.  Extensively damaged.  Pilot walked away

Tags: Civil, Finland, Heliwest, MD Helicopters, MD500D, Safety


10-Jan-13 N7247J Bell UH-1H La Paloma, US-California

Emergency landing in field off Espinoza Road

Tags: Bell, Civil, Law Enforcement, Safety, UH-1, US Dept of Homeland Security


09-Jan-13 C-GGZS Bell 206B Arviat, Canada

Helicopter landed on ice floe, which then collapsed and the helicopter sank.  Pilot rescued.  Local temperature with windchill around -50C  CADAORS 2013C0108

Tags: B206, Bell, Canada, Civil, Custom Helicopters, Safety


08-Jan-13 N911PT Bell OH-58C Lemoore, US-California

Helicopter on agricultural ops crashed near HWY 41 and Harlan Ave. near the Fresno Co and Kings Co border

Tags: Agricultural, Bell, Blair Helicopter Service, Civil, OH-58, Safety, US-California


07-Jan-12 N241CH Boeing 234LR Pucallpa, Peru (7K)

Minutes after take-off from Pucallpa, the helicopter appeared to have a problem en route and smoke was coming from the aircraft.  Shortly after it crashed into a jungle area killing all 7 on board - 2 Peruvians - Joel Castillo and Luis Ramos, and 5 Americans - Dan Immel , Ed Córdova, Jaime Pickett, Lee Bradford and Darrel Birkes.  It was reported that most worked for Petrominerales - for whom the helicopter was being operated

Tags: Boeing, CH-47, Civil, Columbia Helicopters, Fatal, Peru, Safety


05-Jan-13 Bell 412 Tumaco, Colombia (1F)

Colombian Navy 412 crashed on an EMS mission, killing Ocoró John Jairo Torres, who had over 15 years military experience.  Four others to hospital - Pilot Miguel Córdoba, Copilot Juan Pablo Zuloaga; and rescuers Luis Miguel Ibáñez and Ronal Jiménez.

Tags: Colombia, Colombian Navy, EMS, Fatal, Military, Safety


05-Jan-13 Eurocopter EC120 Baltimore, US-Maryland

Word reaching us that a Baltimore Police EC120 has made an emergency landing near the junction of Hanover Street and Reedbird Avenue in Baltimore at 0025 local time.  Later flew back to base.

Tags: Baltimore Police, Civil, EC120, Eurocopter, Safety, US-Maryland


04-Jan-13 VT-EGK HAL SA316B Chetak Delhi, India

While carrying out taxi after the main rotor blade change, main rotor blades hit the tail boom damaging main and tail rotor blades including tail boom.

Tags: Civil, Euirocopter, India, Prabhatam Aviation, SA316, Safety


04-Jan-13 N577AM Eurocopter AS350B2 Grayson, US-Kentucky

Force landing on highway

Tags: Air Methods, AS350, Civil, EMS, Eurocopter, Safety, US-Kentucky


03-Jan-12 N14841 Bell 47G5A Huron, US-California

Hit powerlines (note, reg assumed correct but FAA accident report states it is a 47J whereas register and MSN suggest G5A)

Tags: B47, Bell, Civil, Safety, US-California


03-Jan-13 N534LN Eurocopter EC135P2 Marshalltown, US-Iowa

Helicopter went tech at highway landing site

Tags: Air Methods, Civil, EC135, EMS, Eurocopter, Safety, US-Iowa


03-Jan-13 VH-RYO Robinson R44 Morrabbin, Australia

During lift off, the helicopter's tail struck the ground and the helicopter rolled onto its side. The helicopter was substantially damaged.

Tags: Australia, Civil, R44, Robinson, Safety, Training


02-Jan-13 N445MT Bell 407 Ventura, US-Iowa (3F)

Three killed in night time accident north of Ventura - pilot Gene Grell, nurse Shelly Lair-Langenbau and paramedic Russell Piehl.   Reports state it was the helicopter based at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa - which our records show to be Bell 407 N445MT (see photos).  Post impact fire.  Was en route from Mason City to Emmetsburg.

Tags: B407, Bell, Civil, EMS, Fatal, Med-Trans, Safety, US-Iowa


02-Jan-13 N828AC Bell 206 Delano, US-California (1F)

Helicopter was one of a pair on low level frost control flight over a vineyard.  Weather reported as foggy.  Pilot named as Karen L. Johnson, age 62

Tags: B206, Bell, Civil, Fatal, Safety, San Joaquin Helicopters, US-California


02-Jan-13 N345VH Robinson R22 Tampa, US-Florida

Helicopter tipped over onto its starboard side on a training flight landing

Tags: Civil, R22, Robinson, Safety, Training, US-Florida


02-Jan-13 N334AM Eurocopter EC130 Cromwell, US-Oklahoma

Very heavy field landing of an EMS helicopter - helicopter was headed from Seminole Airport to the Creek Nation Community Hospital in Okemah.  Skids collapsed, main blades sliced tail boom.  All four POB injured, noting that no patient was on board.

Tags: Air Methods, AS350, Civil, EMS, Eurocopter, Safety, US-Oklahoma


01-Jan-13 N744RM Robinson R44 Menard, US-Texas

Force landing on road

Tags: Civil, R44, Robinson, Safety, US-Texas


01-Jan-12 OO-RWK Robinson R22 Hoevenen, Belgium

Dynamic Roll-over on training flight.  No injuries reported to instructor or student

Tags: Belgium, Civil, Heligroup, R22, Robinson, Safety


31-Dec-12 N465AE Bell 206L4 Nashville, US-Tennessee

Emergency field landing.  Cause not yet advised, as press report of "blown off course" seems so improbable

Tags: Air Evac Lifeteam, B206, Bell, Civil, EMS, Safety, US-Tennessee


30-Dec-12 VT-PHH Bell 407 Vaishno Devi, India

Damaged in emergency landing near Vaishno Devi shrine - remaining mostly undamaged and relatively upright into the trees/shrubs into which it fell.  Minor injuries to 7 POB, named as pilot A S Parmar and passengers Anita Puri, Meenakshi, Arun Kumar, Arti Devi, Raj Rani and Chetan Kumar.  Sources vary, but most report a technical issue shortly after take-off and the pilot electing to put the helicopter down asap.

Tags: B407, Bell, Civil, India, Pawan Hans, Safety


29-Dec-12 N534MT Bell 407 Big Lake, US-Texas

Emergency landing, Tail boom sliced, damage to main blades.  Helicopter remained upright.  No Fire.  Patient on board

Tags: B407, Bell, Civil, EMS, Med-Trans, Safety, US-Texas


29-Dec-12 PP-BRJ Eurocopter AS350B2 Copacabana, Brazil

Crashed into the sea while trying to rescue a swimmer - helicopter had approached to a low hover and then appears to suddenly lose height into the water (see YouTube video)

Tags: AS350, Brazil, Civil, Eurocopter, Rio de Janeiro Fire Dept, Safety, SAR


29-Dec-12 D-HAIE Eurocopter AS350B Rehagen, Germany

Helicopter fell onto its side after pilot aborted take-off

Tags: Aeroheli International, AS350, Civil, Eurocopter, Germany, Safety


28-Dec-12 N407KS Bell 407 Renton, US-Washington

"Guardian One" Helicopter fell off side of ground handling trolley during run up, causing tail to contact the ground

Tags: B407, Bell, Civil, King County Sheriff, Law Enforcement, Safety, US-Washington


26-Dec-12 Mil Mi-8 Mazzeh, Syria

The Free Syrian Army claims to have shot down a helicopter over Mazzeh Mlitary Airport as it was shelling a residential area

Tags: Mi-8, Mil, Military, Safety, Syria


25-Dec-12 Mil Mi-8MT Oleksandriia, Ukraine (5F)

Crashed shortly after take-off, killing all five on board.  Three were the helicopter crew, two were ground handlers from the airport

Tags: Fatal, Mi-8, Mil, Military, Safety, Ukraine, Ukraine Interior Ministry


24-Dec-12 McAllen, US-Texas (2 of 2)

Unidentified parked helicopter damaged by N489AE accident

Tags: Civil, Safety, US-Texas


24-Dec-12 N489AE Bell 407 McAllen, US-Texas

While in the hover, boom struck blade(s) of parked helicopter during a pedal turn

Tags: B407, Bell, Civil, Safety, US-Texas


23-Dec-12 N27AT Robinson R22 Corcoran, US-Minnesota

Crashed on landing - the 68-year old owner of the helicopter Trygve Nils Svard was landing at his son's house.  Helicopter started to spin and it was put down hurriedly, remaining upright but catching fire.  Photos show a trailer well within the rotor disc area at its final resting spot.  Pilot suffered minor burns only.

Tags: Civil, R22, Robinson, Safety, US-Minnesota


21-Dec-12 RA-27003 Mil MI-8AMT Likuangole, Sudan (4F)

Shot down - four Russian nationals on board all died - named later in a UN statement as Pilot in Command Ilin Sergei, Co-Pilot Abrakov Alfir, Flight Engineer Egorov Sergei and Flight Attendant Shpanov Nikolai

Tags: Civil, Fatal, Mi-8, Mil, Nizhnevartovsk Avia, Safety, Sudan, United Nations


21-Dec-12 N4010B Robinson R22 Auburn, US-Washington

Substantial damage on landing

Tags: Civil, R22, Robinson, Safety, US-Washington


20-Dec-12 HB-RXC Bell UH-1H Rüthi, Switzerland

Pilot decided for an emergency landing.  Heavy landing, bounced up into the air and back down on its side. Main rotor mast incl. gear box were separated from fuselage and found 10m from wreckage.  All 4 POB safe, left wreckage by themselves and to hospital.  One minor hand injury.

Tags: B205, Bell, Civil, Safety, Switzerland