HUGHES 369

Minsk, August 8, 2010

Event Information

DateAugust 8, 2010
Event TypeACC
LocationMinsk
CountryBO
AirportBorovaya Airfield
Highest InjuryFATL
NTSB NumberERA10WA415
Event ID20100811X21901

Aircraft

MakeHUGHES
Model369
Registration #D-HDWM
CategoryHELI
FAR PartNUSN
Aircraft DamageDEST

Conditions

Light ConditionDAYL
WeatherVMC

Injuries

Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
None0
Total Injured1

Full Narrative

On August 8, 2010, at 1249 coordinated universal time (1549 local time), a Hughes 369, German registration D-HDWM, was destroyed when it impacted terrain at Borovaya Airfield (UMMB), near Minsk, Belarus. The German pilot was fatally injured. The helicopter was operating during an international helicopter competition under Belarus flight regulations.

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

Republic of Belarus
Ministry of Transport and Communications
4, Aerodromnaya Str., 220065, Minsk, Belarus

Tel: (375 17) 222 53 98

This report is for informational purposes and only contains information released by the government of Belarus.

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