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December 20, 2013 · Robinson Helicopter R 44 · F-GPJG
Bordeaux, FR
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 20, 2013
Injury Outcomes
4 injuries (4 fatalities)
Location
Bordeaux, FR
Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter R 44
Tail Number
F-GPJG
Operator
Heli-Cognac Sarl
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CEN14WA093
On December 20, 2013, about 1715 central European time, a Robinson R44 helicopter, French registered F-GPJG, owned and piloted by the accident pilot, was destroyed when it impacted the Dordogne River under unknown circumstances near Bordeaux, France. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot and 3 passengers were fatally injured. The flight originated from the Chteau de la Rivière near Bordeaux, France. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the French government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the French Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses Zone Sud 200 rue de Paris Aêroport du Bourget 93350 Le Bourget Cedex
NTSB Probable Cause
Not determined-Not determined-(general)-(general)-Other authority investigated - C
Full Narrative
On December 20, 2013, about 1715 central European time, a Robinson R44 helicopter, French registered F-GPJG, owned and piloted by the accident pilot, was destroyed when it impacted the Dordogne River under unknown circumstances near Bordeaux, France. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot and 3 passengers were fatally injured. The flight originated from the Chteau de la Rivière near Bordeaux, France. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the French government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the French Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses Zone Sud 200 rue de Paris Aêroport du Bourget 93350 Le Bourget Cedex
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:15
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson Helicopter R 44
Tail NumberF-GPJG
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageDestroyed
OperatorHeli-Cognac Sarl
Engines1
Engine TypeUnknown
Engine DetailsUnknown
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary4 injuries (4 fatalities)
Fatal4
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total4
Crew 1Fatal
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 37 C
Altimeter0
Observation Time17:00
Weather SourceWFAC