Hughes 500D spraying a vineyard hit powerline and crashed into field, killing the 26-year old pilot.

Date:

29 June, 2012

Reg:

D-HLUX

Make:

MD Helicopters

MSN:

0450D

Location:

a vineyard near Bernkastel, Rheinland-Pfalz

Country:

Germany

Civil / Military:

Civil

Fatalities:

1

Link:

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Link:

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Link:

http://www.ntsb.gov/aviationquery/brief.aspx?ev_id=20120702X51100&key=1