MD HELICOPTER 369

Norrbotten, Sweden, September 26, 2017

Event Information

DateSeptember 26, 2017
Event TypeACC
LocationNorrbotten, Sweden
CountrySW
Coordinates65.63972, 21.04028
Highest InjuryFATL
NTSB NumberCEN17WA369
Event ID20170927X14011

Aircraft

MakeMD HELICOPTER
Model369
Registration #SE-JVI
OperatorVisimind AB
OwnerFirst European Aviation Company
CategoryHELI
FAR PartNUSC
Aircraft DamageDEST

Conditions

Light Condition-
Weather-

Injuries

Fatal1
Serious1
Minor0
None0
Total Injured2

Event Location

Full Narrative

On September 26, 2017, about 1154 hours universal coordinated time, an MD Helicopters 369D, Swedish registration SE-JVI, impacted terrain about one-third mile from the Alvsbyn Airport (ESUV), Norrbotten, Sweden. One pilot was fatally injured and the second pilot was seriously injured. The flight departed from ESUV shortly before the accident. The intended destination has not been determined.The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Swedish Accident Investigation Authority. This report contains only information released by or obtained from the government of Sweden.

Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:
Swedish Accident Investigation Authority
P. O. Box 12538
102 29 Stockholm
Sweden

Tel: (46) 8 5088-6200
Website: http://www.havkom.se
Email: [email protected]

About This NTSB Record

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