“Lost power on a training flight” says the news reports. What the photos show is the helicopter ended up in a private garden with the port skid collapsed and the tail boom sliced by the main rotor close to the tail rotor gearbox.
22-Sep-15
Crashed into the Moselle river. Two occupants jumped clear and swam to safety
05-Jul-15
Helicopter crashed into lake, pilot missing and passenger recovered uninjured. Local CCTV camera appears to catch helicopter gradually descending in mist towards the smooth surface of the lake
20-Mar-15
Dubai Customs have seized an Aerocopter AK1-3 two seat helicopter claiming it was being illegally imported into the emirate. Paperwork showed the shipping container had furniture in it, but the reality was different. One local media report suggesting the aircraft could be used for terrorist activities or smuggling operations, but that seems unlikely for such… Read more »
Source: HeliHub.com, 23-Nov-11
Perla Group International Inc. (PERL:PK), a leader in the international military, police and security solutions sectors, today announced it has signed a contract for the sale of 9 (nine) AK1-3 helicopters to Florida based company, Yacht Chandlers. The helicopters are to be delivered over the next 3 years, and sold exclusively to the luxury yacht industry. Perla… Read more »
Source: Perla Aviation, 10-Nov-11
Perla Group International Inc., (PINKSHEETS: PERL) an emerging leader in the international military, police and security solutions sectors, today announced it will deliver two of its proprietary AK1-3 helicopters to the United Sates within the next few weeks. This marks the U.S. debut of the lightweight, versatile aircraft to the world’s largest helicopter market. Both units were… Read more »
Source: Perla Group, 26-Jan-11
Dubai-based Perla Group International have recently reached an agreement to acquire 100% shares of Ukraine’s DB Aerokopter. DB Aerokopter designs and builds the AK1-3 petrol-powered, two-seater light helicopter.
19-Nov-09
Iran and Ukraine have reportedly reached an agreement to manufacture the AK1-3 ultra-light multi-purpose helicopter in Iran, according to an Iranian official.
Source: PressTV, 08-Sep-09
30-Aug-09 ZU- Aerokopter AK1-3 Heidelberg valley, South Africa
30-Aug-09
Aerokopter, a European helicopter manufacturer located in Poltava, Ukraine, announced the U.S. availability of its Aerokopter AK1-3 light helicopter. Certified in Europe in 2006, the company claims the two-seat helicopter will initially be offered as a kit.
Source: AOPA, 14-Aug-09
10-Aug-09 UR-ABCG Aerocopter ÐК1-3 , Austria
10-Aug-09
4-Jul-09 UR-RIBA Aerocopter ÐК1-3 Kuncevo, Poltava Oblast, Ukraine
04-Jul-09
