Eurocopter Deutsch EC 135 T2 accident near Molesmes, FR

On January 2, 2009, an Eurocopter Deutsch EC 135 T2 (helicopter) was involved in an accident near Molesmes, FR. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.

Date
January 2, 2009
Place
Molesmes, FR
Aircraft
Eurocopter Deutsch EC 135 T2 · Helicopter
Injuries
1 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
Damage
Destroyed
Position
47.600°N, 3.433°E
NTSB ID
20090113X30943

NTSB summary

On January 2, 2009, at 1300 coordinated universal time (1400 local time), a Eurocopter Deutshland EC 135 T2, French registered F-HBMA, owned by Regourd Aviation and piloted by the accident pilot, was destroyed when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Molesmes, France. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot was fatally injured. The flight originated from Issy-Les-Moulineaux (LFPI), Paris, France, and was en route to Lyon Bron, France. The Bureau d’ Enquêtes et d' Analyses investigators reported that the accident helicopter departed LFPI and was en route to Lyon Bron (LYN), France when the helicopter collided with hilly terrain. 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 government or BEA Investigators. 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 France

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