Kawasaki BK117 accident near Kinmen, TW
On July 10, 2009, a Kawasaki BK117 (helicopter) was involved in an accident near Kinmen, TW. 2 people died.
- Date
- July 10, 2009
- Place
- Kinmen, TW
- Aircraft
- Kawasaki BK117 · Helicopter
- Injuries
- 2 fatal, 1 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- —
- Position
- 24.351°N, 118.309°E
- NTSB ID
- 20090818X10655
Official records · ANC09WA084
- Public docket: reports, statements and exhibits from the investigation
NTSB summary
On July 10, 2009, about 0420 Taiwan standard time, a Kawasaki BK-117-B1 helicopter, Taiwanese registration B-77088, collided with ocean water about 1 mile south of the Kinmen Island Airport, Kinmen, Taiwan. The helicopter sustained substantial damage due to impact forces. The flight was conducted under the provisions of the Civil Aviation Regulations of Taiwan. Of the three people on aboard, the pilot sustained serious injuries, and two passengers died at the scene. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Taiwan. This report is for informational purposes only, and contains only the information released by, or obtained from the Government of Taiwan. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Aviation Safety Council of Taiwan Occurrence Safety Division 11th Floor, 200, Sec. 3, Beixin Rd., Xindian City, Taipei County 231, Taiwan, R.O.C. Phone: +886-983-401-983 Fax: +886-2-89127399
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
