I-KOST

Destroyed
Fatal

ROBINSON R44

Summary

On August 12, 2010, a Robinson R44 (I-KOST) was involved in an accident near Milazzo, IT. The accident resulted in 4 fatal injuries. The aircraft was destroyed.

On August 12, 2010, about 0600 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Robinson R44, Italian registration I-KOST, operated by Intesa Leasing, Rent and Fly, as a personal flight, collided with a building and the ground during takeoff from a private field at Milazzo, Salina Island, Italy. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The helicopter was destroyed by a post crash fire and the pilot and three passengers were killed. The flight was originating at the time. This investigation is under jurisdiction of the Government of Italy. This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by the Government of Italy.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA10WA428. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft I-KOST.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, August 12, 2010
NTSB Number
ERA10WA428
Location
Milazzo, Italy
Event ID
20100817X84118
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
4
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
4

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
R44R44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

On August 12, 2010, about 0600 Universal Coordinated Time (UTC), a Robinson R44, Italian registration I-KOST, operated by Intesa Leasing, Rent and Fly, as a personal flight, collided with a building and the ground during takeoff from a private field at Milazzo, Salina Island, Italy. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed and no flight plan was filed. The helicopter was destroyed by a post crash fire and the pilot and three passengers were killed. The flight was originating at the time.

This investigation is under jurisdiction of the Government of Italy. This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by the Government of Italy. For further information contact:

Ing Alessandro Cometa

ANSV – Agenzia Nazionale Sicurezza Volo

Via Attilio Benigni, 53

00156 Rome – Italy

Phone: +39 06 82078 231

Fax: +39 06 8273 822

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA10WA428