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August 1, 2017 · Mcdonnell Douglas MD900 · OE-XWF

Heiligenblut, AT

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 1, 2017
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 3 uninjured
Location
Heiligenblut, AT
Aircraft
Mcdonnell Douglas MD900
Tail Number
OE-XWF
Operator
Heli Austria Gmbh
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN17RA377

On August 1, 2017, at 1815 UTC, a McDonnell Douglas MD 900 Helicopter, Austrian registration OE-XWF, impacted mountainous terrain about 8 miles west-northwest of Heiligenblut, Austria. One medical crewmember sustained minor injuries. The pilot, the other medical crewmember, and passenger on board were not injured and the helicopter was substantially damaged. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local, emergency medical services flight that originated at Matrei-Osttirol Heliport, Austria.The helicopter had been dispatched to airlift a tourist with a medical emergency from a lodge near the summit of Mount Grossglockner, at 11,630 ft. MSL. During takeoff from the lodge location, the helicopter started an uncommanded yaw to the right. It subsequently struck the ground and rolled over coming to rest on its right side. This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Austrian government. Any further information may be obtained from: Austrian Civil Aviation Safety Investigation Authority Trauzlgasse 1, A-1210 Vienna Austria Telephone: +43 171162/659209 E-mail: fus@bmvit.gv.at This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the Civil Aviation Safety Investigation Authority of Austria.

Full Narrative

On August 1, 2017, at 1815 UTC, a McDonnell Douglas MD 900 Helicopter, Austrian registration OE-XWF, impacted mountainous terrain about 8 miles west-northwest of Heiligenblut, Austria. One medical crewmember sustained minor injuries. The pilot, the other medical crewmember, and passenger on board were not injured and the helicopter was substantially damaged. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local, emergency medical services flight that originated at Matrei-Osttirol Heliport, Austria.The helicopter had been dispatched to airlift a tourist with a medical emergency from a lodge near the summit of Mount Grossglockner, at 11,630 ft. MSL. During takeoff from the lodge location, the helicopter started an uncommanded yaw to the right. It subsequently struck the ground and rolled over coming to rest on its right side. This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Austrian government. Any further information may be obtained from: Austrian Civil Aviation Safety Investigation Authority Trauzlgasse 1, A-1210 Vienna Austria Telephone: +43 171162/659209 E-mail: fus@bmvit.gv.at This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the Civil Aviation Safety Investigation Authority of Austria.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:15 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftMcdonnell Douglas MD900
Tail NumberOE-XWF
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHeli Austria Gmbh
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PW206A · Turboshaft | Pratt & Whitney · PW206A · Turboshaft
Seats7

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 3 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured3
Total4

Conditions

WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

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