Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CEN18WA029

Aircraft #1

OO-FLY

ROBINSON R44

Factual Information

On October 8, 2017, at 1037 UTC (coordinated universal time), a Robinson R44 Raven 1 helicopter, Belgium registration OO-FLY, collided with the ground after lifting off from Namur-Suarlee Airport (EBNM), Namur, Belgium. The private pilot and three passengers received minor injuries. The helicopter was substantially damaged. The helicopter was registered to Lore Helicopters, and operated by Best in the Sky, a private contractor. Visual meteorological conditions existed near the accident site at the time of the accident. The local flight was originating at the time of the accident. The accident is under the jurisdiction and control of the Belgium government. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Belgium government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Federal Public Service Mobility and Transport Air Accident Investigation Unit City Atrium Rue du Progres 56 1210 Brussels

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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