G-WOOWHUGHES 5002011-11-12 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

HUGHES 500S/N: 0344E

Summary

On November 12, 2011, a Hughes 500 (G-WOOW) was involved in an accident near Andratx, SP. The accident resulted in 2 fatal injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

On November 12, 2011, approximately 1020 coordinated universal time, a Hughes 500E, British registration G-WOOW, impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Andratx, Mallorca, Spain. The pilot and passenger were both fatally injured. A post crash fire ensued. The local flight departed the Son Bonet Airport (LESB), Palma, Mallorca, Spain.

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

Comisión de Investigación de Accidentes e Incidentes de Aviación Civil (CIAIAC)

C\ Fruela, 6 28011 Madrid TEL: 91 597 89 63 FAX: 91 463 55 35

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN12WA063. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft G-WOOW.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, November 12, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN12WA063
Location
Andratx, Spain
Event ID
20111115X94219
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HUGHES
Serial Number
0344E
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
500H500
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

On November 12, 2011, approximately 1020 coordinated universal time, a Hughes 500E, British registration G-WOOW, impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Andratx, Mallorca, Spain. The pilot and passenger were both fatally injured. A post crash fire ensued. The local flight departed the Son Bonet Airport (LESB), Palma, Mallorca, Spain.

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

Comisión de Investigación de Accidentes e Incidentes de Aviación Civil (CIAIAC)

C\ Fruela, 6

28011 Madrid

TEL: 91 597 89 63

FAX: 91 463 55 35

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN12WA063