What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2019-08-20 involved a Helicopter Large, registration SX-HTO, at Sea area between Poros Island - Galata, GR.

Helicopter SX-HTO Collides with Power Cables and Crashes into Sea, Fatalities of Three Occupants

On August 20, 2019, a Helicopter Large (registration SX-HTO) was involved in an aviation accident near Sea area between Poros Island - Galata, GR. This summary draws on records from the Air Accident Investigation and Aviation Safety Board of Greece (AAIASB).

On August 20, 2019, an Agusta A109C helicopter (SX-HTO) operated by IFLY crashed into the sea after colliding with power cables 34 seconds after take-off from Galata Landing Field, killing all three occupants.

History of Flight

On August 20, 2019, at 15:35 LT, an Agusta A109C helicopter with registration SX-HTO, operated by IFLY SA Company, took off from the Landing Field in the area of Galata for a commercial air transport flight to Athens International Airport. The helicopter was carrying three occupants: the pilot and two passengers.

Accident Sequence

34 seconds after take-off, the helicopter collided in sequence with three power cables that crossed the channel, positioned 314 meters from the take-off point. After striking the cables, the helicopter crashed into the sea.

Damage and Injuries

The helicopter was destroyed by the collision with the cables and by the impact with the sea surface. The three occupants of the helicopter were fatally injured.

Aircraft and Operator Information

The helicopter was an Agusta A109C, registration SX-HTO, operated by IFLY. The flight was a commercial air transport operation. The accident occurred in the sea area between Poros Island and Galata.

2019-08-20: Helicopter Large (SX-HTO) — Sea area between Poros Island - Galata, GR