ENSTROM 280 - FX
Kirchham, Austria, April 5, 2014
Event Information
| Date | April 5, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Kirchham, Austria |
| Country | AU |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | CEN14WA190 |
| Event ID | 20140407X52405 |
Aircraft
| Make | ENSTROM |
| Model | 280 - FX |
| Registration # | G-OJMF |
| Category | HELI |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 1 |
| Serious | 2 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 3 |
Probable Cause
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Full Narrative
On April 5, 2014, about 1754 UTC, an Enstrom 280FX Shark helicopter, G-OJMF, (s/n 2086) impacted terrain near Kirchham, Austria. The helicopter was destroyed, the pilot was fatally injured, and the two passengers on board the helicopter were seriously injured.
This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Austrian government. Any further information may be obtained from:
Austrian Civil Aviation Safety Investigation Authority
Trauzlgasse 1, A-1210
Vienna, Austria
Telephone: +43171162/659202 (or) +43664/8373434
Email: [email protected] (or) [email protected]
This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the Austrian Civil Aviation Safety Investigation Authority.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.