Accident Details
On July 10, 2009, at approximately 0420 Taiwan standard time, a Kawasaki BK-117-B1 helicopter, bearing Taiwanese registration B-77088, collided with ocean water about 1 mile south of Kinmen Island Airport in Kinmen, Taiwan. The flight was conducted under the provisions of the Civil Aviation Regulations of Taiwan. The helicopter sustained substantial damage due to impact forces. Of the three people on board, the pilot sustained serious injuries, and two passengers died at the scene.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Taiwan. This report is for informational purposes only and contains information released by or obtained from the Government of Taiwan. Further information may be obtained from the 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).