Robinson R44 crash in Oslofjord, Norway

4 fatalities • Horten, Norway, Norway

A Robinson R44 helicopter crashed into the Oslofjord near Horten, resulting in four fatalities.

What happened

On January 27, 2010, at 13:23 UTC, a Robinson R4:: with registration LN-OCV struck the surface of the Oslofjord near Horten, Norway. The aircraft, operated by Midtnorsk Helikopterservice AS, had departed from the Brunstad Conference Center near Mellsomvik at 13:13 UTC, traveling toward Bygdøy, near Oslo.

The accident resulted in 4 fatal injuries, involving the pilot and three passengers. At the time of the impact, weather conditions were reported as marginal visual meteorological conditions.

Probable cause

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 Jan 2010 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 accident near Horten, Norway, Norway?

A Robinson R44 helicopter crashed into the Oslofjord near Horten, resulting in four fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 27 Jan 2010 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 Jan 2010 involved a Robinson Helicopter Company R44, operated by Midtnorsk Helikopterservice AS, at Horten, Norway, Norway.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

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