1 fatality

16 Nov 2008: Rotorway Exec — Herman Louis Sternheim — Lingen, Germany

Lingen, Germany

On 16 Nov 2008, a Rotorway Exec operated by Herman Louis Sternheim was involved in an aviation accident near Lingen, Germany. One person was killed. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the German government. Any further information may be obtained from: German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Investigation Bundesstelle fur Flugenfallensuchung (BFU) Herman-Blenk Strasse 16 38108… This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On November 16, 2008, a Rotorway Exec helicopter (PH-NTL) departed controlled flight and impacted terrain near Lingen, Germany. The helicopter was substantially damaged and the pilot was killed.

Accident Details

On November 16, 2008, at approximately 1130 UTC, a Rotorway Exec helicopter, registered in the Netherlands as PH-NTL, lost controlled flight and struck the ground near Lingen, Germany. The accident occurred during the initial phase of the flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time.

Damage and Injuries

The helicopter sustained substantial damage. The pilot on board was killed in the accident.

Investigation

This accident is under the jurisdiction of the German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Investigation (BFU). Additional information may be obtained from the BFU in Braunschweig, Germany.