AS350 B3 Crash Norway 24th June - non fatal
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AS350 B3 Crash Norway 24th June - non fatal
A AS350 B3 from Pegasus helicopters hired by the Norwegian Defence Infrastructure Organization crashed at Hjerkin in central Norway today. The DIO is using the helicopter in the work to return the former Hjerkin fire/bombing range to nature.
Apparently the 350 crashed about 200 meters from the point of departure, next to the yellow shed in the video below. Some media states that "the engine quit".
Pilot recived significant injuries and was airlifted to hospital in Lillehammer. Co-pilot (According to media, perhaps loadmaster?) and 3 passengers got just bumps and scrapes.
Google Translate from Nrk.no (Video)
Apparently Police have secured video of the entire departure and crash from an eyewitness
Apparently the 350 crashed about 200 meters from the point of departure, next to the yellow shed in the video below. Some media states that "the engine quit".
Pilot recived significant injuries and was airlifted to hospital in Lillehammer. Co-pilot (According to media, perhaps loadmaster?) and 3 passengers got just bumps and scrapes.
Google Translate from Nrk.no (Video)
Apparently Police have secured video of the entire departure and crash from an eyewitness
Last edited by M609; 24th Jun 2014 at 21:44.
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The AIBN has the crash in the "ongoing investigations" list now:
Description
The helicopter was one month old and was used in connection with transport for the MOD. Commander has stated that shortly after takeoff the engine stopped with subsequent forced landing. None of the occupants were seriously injured. The helicopter was substantially damaged.
Last updated: 06/25/2014
Location: Hjerkinnhus, Dovre
Event Date: 24/06/2014
Aircraft: Airbus Helicopter AS 350 B3 Ecureuil
Operator: Pegasus Helicopter AS
Registration: LN-OSY
Flight conditions: VMC
County: Oppland
Type of Event: Accident
Type of flight: Commercial, Non-Scheduled
Category aviation: Light helicopter (<= 2 250kg)
Aircraft category: The helicopter, single-engine, turboprop / turboshaft
FIR / AOR: ENBD (Bodų ATCC)
The helicopter was one month old and was used in connection with transport for the MOD. Commander has stated that shortly after takeoff the engine stopped with subsequent forced landing. None of the occupants were seriously injured. The helicopter was substantially damaged.
Last updated: 06/25/2014
Location: Hjerkinnhus, Dovre
Event Date: 24/06/2014
Aircraft: Airbus Helicopter AS 350 B3 Ecureuil
Operator: Pegasus Helicopter AS
Registration: LN-OSY
Flight conditions: VMC
County: Oppland
Type of Event: Accident
Type of flight: Commercial, Non-Scheduled
Category aviation: Light helicopter (<= 2 250kg)
Aircraft category: The helicopter, single-engine, turboprop / turboshaft
FIR / AOR: ENBD (Bodų ATCC)
