SX-HBB

Substantial
Fatal

MD HELICOPTER 500S/N: 0427E

Accident Details

Date
Friday, June 23, 2017
NTSB Number
ERA17WA224
Location
Schinias Marathonas, Greece
Event ID
20170703X75223
Coordinates
38.153888, 24.021667
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
2
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
3

Aircraft Information

Registration
SX-HBB
Make
MD HELICOPTER
Serial Number
0427E
Model / ICAO
500

Analysis

On June 23, 2017, about 0645 universal coordinated time, a MD Helicopter 500E, Greek registration SX-HBB, was substantially damaged when it struck a power line and impacted terrain near Schinias Marathonas, Greece. The Greek certificated pilot and one passenger were fatally injured, and one passenger was seriously injured. The recreational local flight originated at a heliport at the Schinias Marathonas rowing establishment.This accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Development, Infrastructure, Transport & Networks Air Accident Investigation and Aviation Safety Board of Greece. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:

Air Accident Investigation and Aviation Safety Board

Building 221

Helliniko

GR 167 01 Athens, Greece

E-mail: monada@aaiasb.gr

Fax: +30-2109617137

Office phone: +30-210-9608090

This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by or obtained from the Government of Greece.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA17WA224