MD HELICOPTER 500
Schinias Marathonas, June 23, 2017
Event Information
| Date | June 23, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Schinias Marathonas |
| Country | GR |
| Coordinates | 38.15389, 24.02167 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | ERA17WA224 |
| Event ID | 20170703X75223 |
Aircraft
| Make | MD HELICOPTER |
| Model | 500 |
| Registration # | SX-HBB |
| Operator | AIR1 Helicopters |
| Owner | AIR1 Helicopters |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 2 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 3 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On June 23, 2017, about 0645 universal coordinated time, a MD Helicopter 500E, Greek registration SX-HBB, was substantially damaged when it struck a power line and impacted terrain near Schinias Marathonas, Greece. The Greek certificated pilot and one passenger were fatally injured, and one passenger was seriously injured. The recreational local flight originated at a heliport at the Schinias Marathonas rowing establishment.This accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Development, Infrastructure, Transport & Networks Air Accident Investigation and Aviation Safety Board of Greece. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:
Air Accident Investigation and Aviation Safety Board
Building 221
Helliniko
GR 167 01 Athens, Greece
E-mail: [email protected]
Fax: +30-2109617137
Office phone: +30-210-9608090
This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by or obtained from the Government of Greece.
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.