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August 28, 2011 · Hughes 369D D · YJ-HEL
South Malekula, Vanuatu, VU
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 28, 2011
Injury Outcomes
3 injuries (1 fatality, 2 minor injuries)
Location
South Malekula, Vanuatu, VU
Aircraft
Hughes 369D D
Tail Number
YJ-HEL
Operator
Vanuatu Helicopters
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR11WA421
On August 28, 2011, at 1500 universal coordinated time, a Hughes 369D, Vanuatu registration YJ-HEL, collided with the ground after the attached long-line became entangled in the rotor system near Malekula, Vanuatu. The helicopter was operated by Vanuatu Helicopters under the pertinent civil regulations of Vanuatu. The pilot was fatally injured, and the two passengers received minor injuries. The helicopter was substantially damaged. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Vanuatu. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Vanuatu. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Civil Aviation Authority Vanuatu (CAAV) PMB 9068 Port Vila Vanuatu SW Pacific Tel: 678-23301 Fax: 678-23783
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On August 28, 2011, at 1500 universal coordinated time, a Hughes 369D, Vanuatu registration YJ-HEL, collided with the ground after the attached long-line became entangled in the rotor system near Malekula, Vanuatu. The helicopter was operated by Vanuatu Helicopters under the pertinent civil regulations of Vanuatu. The pilot was fatally injured, and the two passengers received minor injuries. The helicopter was substantially damaged. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Vanuatu. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Vanuatu. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Civil Aviation Authority Vanuatu (CAAV) PMB 9068 Port Vila Vanuatu SW Pacific Tel: 678-23301 Fax: 678-23783
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftHughes 369D D
Tail NumberYJ-HEL
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorVanuatu Helicopters
Engines1
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsRolls Royce Allison · 250-C20 · Turboshaft
People & Injuries
Injury Summary3 injuries (1 fatality, 2 minor injuries)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total3
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0