Crash near Cold Farm, Old Romney

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15th Jan 2000, 01:20

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Crash near Cold Farm, Old Romney

News Reports a Twin engine Helicopter crash at Newland Farm Cold Harbour-Kent. 2 pax and pilot all well. Aircraft en-route from Sywell to Switzerland and crashed at 5PM.
Any more info?

15th Jan 2000, 02:54

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Nothing on news yet, local or national.

15th Jan 2000, 03:44

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BBC Teletext reports pilot plus two pax were on a delivery flight. All three occupants OK but pilot has back injuries and two pax have bruises. All occupants were in late 20’s or early 30’s. Taken to William Harvey Hospital, Ashford. Helo – no type mentioned – was enroute from Northampton to Lydd.

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15th Jan 2000, 12:46

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Seems like it was an A109.

Only details I've found are

http://www.telegraph.co.uk

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19th Jan 2000, 02:08

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Rumour is that the 109 Power had a lightning strike while IMC - This caused a total electrical failure and the FADEC's to close down both engines.
Fortunately everyone survived.
If this is correct it Seems the Power has some serious glitches to iron out.