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March 12, 2017 · Robinson Helicopter Robinson R44 II · G-DORM
Carlingford, IE
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 12, 2017
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Carlingford, IE
Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter Robinson R44 II
Tail Number
G-DORM
Operator
Aircraft Not Currently on Aoc
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CEN17WA125
On March 12, 2017, about 1715 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Robinson Helicopter Company Inc. R44 II helicopter, G-DORM, was destroyed when it impacted terrain during an approach to landing near Carlingford, County Louth, Ireland. The pilot and one passenger sustained serious injuries.The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Irish Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU). This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the AAIU. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport Leeson Lane Dublin 2, Ireland D02 TR60 phone: +353 1604 1293
Full Narrative
On March 12, 2017, about 1715 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Robinson Helicopter Company Inc. R44 II helicopter, G-DORM, was destroyed when it impacted terrain during an approach to landing near Carlingford, County Louth, Ireland. The pilot and one passenger sustained serious injuries.The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Irish Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU). This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the AAIU. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU) Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport Leeson Lane Dublin 2, Ireland D02 TR60 phone: +353 1604 1293
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:15 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson Helicopter Robinson R44 II
Tail NumberG-DORM
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageDestroyed
OperatorAircraft Not Currently on Aoc
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-AE1A5 · Reciprocating · 0
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Second Class · Serious
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0