Accident Details
On May 17, 2010, at approximately 0715 Universal Time Coordinated (UTC), a Robinson R-44 II helicopter, registration RP-C2550, impacted a home in the Jael Subdivision, Barangay Iyam, Lucena City, Philippines. The accident resulted in the deaths of the pilot, three passengers, and one individual on the ground. The helicopter was reported as being totally consumed by the post-crash fire.
The helicopter had departed from an oval field at Lucena City National High School, with a planned destination of Manila Domestic Airport. It crashed about one nautical mile upwind from its departure point.
Aircraft and Operator
The helicopter was owned and operated by the Governor of Quezon Province. The specific operator details were not further disclosed. The aircraft was destroyed by fire following the impact.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of the Philippines. As of the source's publication, no further details of the accident sequence had been released. Meteorological conditions at the time of the accident have not yet been reported. Additional information may be obtained from the Aircraft Accident Investigation and Inquiry Board (AAIIB) of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines.