Kawasaki BK117 helicopter crash near Kinmen Island Airport

2 fatalities • Kinmen, Taiwan

A Kawasaki BK117 helicopter crashed into the ocean near Kinmen, Taiwan, resulting in two fatalities.

What happened

On July 10, 2009, at approximately 0420 Taiwan standard time, a Kawasaki BK117-B1 helicopter, registered as B-77088, struck the ocean surface approximately 1 mile south of the Kinmen Island Airport in Kinmen, Taiwan. The impact with the water caused substantial damage to the aircraft.

Of the three individuals on board, there were 2 fatalities and 1 serious 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 10 Jul 2009 KAWASAKI BK117 B1 accident near Kinmen, Taiwan?

A Kawasaki BK117 helicopter crashed into the ocean near Kinmen, Taiwan, resulting in two fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 10 Jul 2009 KAWASAKI BK117 B1 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Jul 2009 involved a KAWASAKI BK117 B1, operated by Sunrise Airlines, at Kinmen, Taiwan.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

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

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