HUGHES 500
Andratx, November 12, 2011
Event Information
| Date | November 12, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Andratx |
| Country | SP |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | CEN12WA063 |
| Event ID | 20111115X94219 |
Aircraft
| Make | HUGHES |
| Model | 500 |
| Registration # | G-WOOW |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 2 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Full Narrative
On November 12, 2011, approximately 1020 coordinated universal time, a Hughes 500E, British registration G-WOOW, impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Andratx, Mallorca, Spain. The pilot and passenger were both fatally injured. A post crash fire ensued. The local flight departed the Son Bonet Airport (LESB), Palma, Mallorca, Spain.
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Spanish government. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Spanish government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:
Comisión de Investigación de Accidentes e Incidentes de Aviación Civil (CIAIAC)
C\ Fruela, 6
28011 Madrid
TEL: 91 597 89 63
FAX: 91 463 55 35
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.