ROBINSON R44
Gramzda — October 8, 2017
Event Information
| Date | October 8, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN18WA007 |
| Event ID | 20171011X93858 |
| Location | Gramzda |
| Country | LG |
| Coordinates | 56.38972, 21.61278 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON |
| Model | R44 |
| Category | HELI |
Conditions
| Light Condition | — |
| Weather | — |
Injuries
| Fatal | 1 |
| Serious | 3 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 4 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On October 8, 2017, about 1014 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Robinson R44 helicopter, YL-HBH, impacted a powerline after takeoff near Gramzda, Latvia. One passenger was fatally injured and the pilot and two other passengers on board were seriously injured.The incident is being investigated by the Transport Accident and Incident Investigation Bureau (TAIIB) of the Republic of Latvia.
Inquiries regarding this incident should be directed to:
Transport Accident and Incident Investigation Bureau
58 Brivibas Street
Riga, LV-1011
Latvia
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.