Casualties unknown

Eurocopter AS350 B3 Water Impact at Alijó, Portugal (OE-XPP)

Vila Chã, PT

On July 16, 2017, an AS350 B3 (registration OE-XPP) was involved in an aviation accident near Vila Chã, PT. This summary draws on records from the Portuguese Office for the Prevention and Investigation of Accidents in Civil Aviation and Rail (GPIAAF).

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On 16 July 2017, a Eurocopter AS350 B3 operated by Everjets impacted water and lost control near Alijó, Vila Chã, Portugal. No further details are available from the investigation.

Aircraft and Operator

The accident involved a Eurocopter AS350 B3, registration OE-XPP, operated by Everjets.

Date, Time, and Location

The event occurred on 16 July 2017 at 15:43 UTC near Alijó, Vila Chã, Portugal.

Event Description

According to the safety investigation report titled "Water impact and loss of control", the aircraft experienced a water impact and subsequent loss of control. No further factual information is available from the official source.

Injuries and Damage

The investigation report does not provide information on injuries, fatalities, or aircraft damage. These fields were not documented in the official fact-sheet.

Probable Cause

The probable cause has not been determined or stated in the fact-sheet.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Jul 2017 AS350 B3 accident near Vila Chã, PT?

On 16 July 2017, a Eurocopter AS350 B3 operated by Everjets impacted water and lost control near Alijó, Vila Chã, Portugal. No further details are available from the investigation.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Jul 2017 involved an AS350 B3, registration OE-XPP, at Vila Chã, PT.