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January 21, 2012 · Robinson Helicopter R44 · PH-WMW
Oosterschelde, NL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Incident
Date
January 21, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Oosterschelde, NL
Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter R44
Tail Number
PH-WMW
Operator
Helicon Helicopter Services
Injuries
None
NTSB Number
CEN13WA102
On January 21, 2012, at 1430 universal coordinated time, a Robinson Helicopter Company model R44, Dutch registration PH-WMW, made an uneventful forced landing after experiencing a partial loss of engine power near Oosterschelde, The Netherlands. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The helicopter was registered to and operated by Helicon Helicopter Services, located in Bergen op Zoom, The Netherlands. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight that departed Kruiningen, The Netherlands, at an unspecified time. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Dutch Government. Further information may be obtained from: The Dutch Safety Board P.O. Box 95404 2509 CK The Hague The Netherlands Phone: (+31) 70 333 7000 Fax: (+31) 70 333 7077 E-mail: info@onderzoeksraad.nl Webpage: http://www.onderzoeksraad.nl/en/index.php This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from The Dutch Safety Board.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft power plant-Power plant-Air intake-Damaged/degraded - C
Full Narrative
On January 21, 2012, at 1430 universal coordinated time, a Robinson Helicopter Company model R44, Dutch registration PH-WMW, made an uneventful forced landing after experiencing a partial loss of engine power near Oosterschelde, The Netherlands. The pilot and two passengers were not injured. The helicopter was registered to and operated by Helicon Helicopter Services, located in Bergen op Zoom, The Netherlands. Day visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight that departed Kruiningen, The Netherlands, at an unspecified time. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Dutch Government. Further information may be obtained from: The Dutch Safety Board P.O. Box 95404 2509 CK The Hague The Netherlands Phone: (+31) 70 333 7000 Fax: (+31) 70 333 7077 E-mail: info@onderzoeksraad.nl Webpage: http://www.onderzoeksraad.nl/en/index.php This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from The Dutch Safety Board.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time14:30 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson Helicopter R44
Tail NumberPH-WMW
OperatorHelicon Helicopter Services
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind280° @ 17 kt
Visibility4.4 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 45 C
Altimeter29.70 inHg
Observation Time14:35
Weather SourceWFAC