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November 12, 2011 · Hughes 500 E · G-WOOW
Andratx, ES
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 12, 2011
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Andratx, ES
Aircraft
Hughes 500 E
Tail Number
G-WOOW
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12WA063
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
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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
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:20 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft
AircraftHughes 500 E
Tail NumberG-WOOW
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsAllison · 250-C20B · Turboshaft · 420
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0