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February 10, 2009 · Robinson R44 · HA-MIX
Budaors, HU
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 10, 2009
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Location
Budaors, HU
Aircraft
Robinson R44
Tail Number
HA-MIX
Operator
Bhs Hungary
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN09WA163
On February 10, 2009, at 0930 coordinated universal time, a Robinson R-44 helicopter, Hungarian registered HA-MIX, owned by BHS Hungary, was substantially damaged when it impacted water under unknown circumstances near Budaors, Hungary. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot was fatally injured and two passengers received minor injuries. The flight originated from the Budaors Airport, Budaors, Hungary. The Transportation Safety Bureau (TSB Hungary) investigators reported that the helicopter lost engine power during aerial work, and the helicopter crashed into the Danube river. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Hungarian government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Hungarian government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Agency: Transportation Safety Bureau (TSB Hungary) H-1675 Budapest POB 62 Hungary
Full Narrative
On February 10, 2009, at 0930 coordinated universal time, a Robinson R-44 helicopter, Hungarian registered HA-MIX, owned by BHS Hungary, was substantially damaged when it impacted water under unknown circumstances near Budaors, Hungary. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot was fatally injured and two passengers received minor injuries. The flight originated from the Budaors Airport, Budaors, Hungary. The Transportation Safety Bureau (TSB Hungary) investigators reported that the helicopter lost engine power during aerial work, and the helicopter crashed into the Danube river. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Hungarian government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Hungarian government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Agency: Transportation Safety Bureau (TSB Hungary) H-1675 Budapest POB 62 Hungary
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:30 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson R44
Tail NumberHA-MIX
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBhs Hungary
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · Reciprocating
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (3 fatalities)
Fatal3
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total3
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0