Bell 206B accident near Zuzenhausen, Germany

1 fatality • Zuzenhausen, Germany

A Bell 206B helicopter crashed into terrain during a pipeline patrol flight in Germany.

What happened

On January 7, 2008, at 0800 UTC, a Bell 206B helicopter, registration D-HJET, crashed near Zuzenhausen, Germany. The aircraft, operated by LGM Luftfahrt and piloted by the accident pilot, was conducting a pipeline patrol flight originating from Mannheim, Germany.

At the time of the accident, the aircraft was operating under instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) with a visibility of 2 statute miles and winds from 200 degrees at 7 knots. The helicopter impacted terrain under circumstances that were not immediately determined. The accident resulted in 1 fatality and 1 minor injury.

Probable cause

The official probable cause was not provided in the source material.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 Jan 2008 Bell 206B accident near Zuzenhausen, Germany?

A Bell 206B helicopter crashed into terrain during a pipeline patrol flight in Germany.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 Jan 2008 Bell 206B accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Jan 2008 involved a Bell 206B, operated by LGM Luftfahrtgesellschaft mbH, at Zuzenhausen, Germany.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The official probable cause was not provided in the source material.

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