HA-MIX

Substantial
Fatal

Robinson R44S/N: 0650

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN09WA163
Location
Budaors, Hungary
Event ID
20090211X25433
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
3
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

N/A

Aircraft Information

Registration
HA-MIX
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
0650
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
R44R44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

On February 10, 2009, at 0930 coordinated universal time, a Robinson R-44 helicopter, Hungarian registered HA-MIX, owned by BHS Hungary, was substantially damaged when it impacted water under unknown circumstances near Budaors, Hungary. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot was fatally injured and two passengers received minor injuries. The flight originated from the Budaors Airport, Budaors, Hungary.

The Transportation Safety Bureau (TSB Hungary) investigators reported that the helicopter lost engine power during aerial work, and the helicopter crashed into the Danube river.

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Hungarian government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Hungarian government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:

Agency:

Transportation Safety Bureau (TSB Hungary)

H-1675 Budapest

POB 62

Hungary

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN09WA163