ROBINSON R44 - II

Modrava — March 29, 2015

Event Information

DateMarch 29, 2015
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberCEN15WA186
Event ID20150331X22042
LocationModrava
CountryEZ
Coordinates49.02417, 13.49917
Highest InjuryFATL

Aircraft

MakeROBINSON
ModelR44 - II
CategoryHELI
FAR PartUNK
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light Condition—
WeatherUnk

Injuries

Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
None0
Total Injured1

Event Location

Full Narrative

On March 29, 2015, at 0920 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Robinson model R44 Raven II helicopter, Czech Republic registration OK-RRJ, serial number 12464, sustained substantial damage when it collided with wooded terrain within Šumava National Park, near Modrava, Czech Republic. The pilot, the sole occupant, was fatally injured. The flight was departing at the time of the accident and had an undetermined destination.

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Czech Republic government. Further information may be obtained from:

Air Accidents Investigation Institute (AAII)
Beranových 130
Prague, Czech Republic
19900

Phone: +420 266199231
Fax: +420 266199234
E-mail: [email protected]
Webpage: http://www.uzpln.cz/en/

This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Air Accidents Investigation Institute (AAII) of the Czech Republic.

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