Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CEN14WA093

Aircraft #1

F-GPJG

ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R 44

Analysis

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Factual Information

On December 20, 2013, about 1715 central European time, a Robinson R44 helicopter, French registered F-GPJG, owned and piloted by the accident pilot, was destroyed when it impacted the Dordogne River under unknown circumstances near Bordeaux, France. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot and 3 passengers were fatally injured. The flight originated from the Chteau de la Rivière near Bordeaux, France. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the French government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the French Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses Zone Sud 200 rue de Paris Aêroport du Bourget 93350 Le Bourget Cedex

Probable Cause and Findings

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Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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