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November 16, 2013 · Sikorsky S76-C++ · HL9294
Seoul, KR
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 16, 2013
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Location
Seoul, KR
Aircraft
Sikorsky S76-C++
Tail Number
HL9294
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ANC14WA006
On November 16, 2013, about 2354 Coordinated Universal Time, a Sikorsky S76 C++ helicopter, Korean registration HL9294, operated by LG Electronics Co. Ltd., sustained substantial damage after colliding with a 26-story apartment building in Seoul, Korea. Both crew members received fatal injuries. The REPUBLIC OF KOREA Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board is investigating the accident. As the state of manufacture of the helicopter, the NTSB has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative under the provisions of Annex 13 to the Convention on Civil Aviation to assist ARAIB in their investigation. All inquiries concerning this accident should be directed to ARAIB at: REPUBLIC OF KOREA Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board Ministry of Construction and Transportation 281, Gonghang-Dong Gangseo-gu, Seoul Republic of Korea 157-815 Tel.: (82) 2 6096-1017 (82) 2 6096-1030 (24 hours) E-mail: byeonsc@moct.go.kr Fax: (82) 2 6096-1031 AFTN: RKSLYLYX Website:
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On November 16, 2013, about 2354 Coordinated Universal Time, a Sikorsky S76 C++ helicopter, Korean registration HL9294, operated by LG Electronics Co. Ltd., sustained substantial damage after colliding with a 26-story apartment building in Seoul, Korea. Both crew members received fatal injuries. The REPUBLIC OF KOREA Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board is investigating the accident. As the state of manufacture of the helicopter, the NTSB has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative under the provisions of Annex 13 to the Convention on Civil Aviation to assist ARAIB in their investigation. All inquiries concerning this accident should be directed to ARAIB at: REPUBLIC OF KOREA Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board Ministry of Construction and Transportation 281, Gonghang-Dong Gangseo-gu, Seoul Republic of Korea 157-815 Tel.: (82) 2 6096-1017 (82) 2 6096-1030 (24 hours) E-mail: byeonsc@moct.go.kr Fax: (82) 2 6096-1031 AFTN: RKSLYLYX Website:
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:54
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSikorsky S76-C++
Tail NumberHL9294
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 fatalities)
Fatal2
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0