Bell 204 crash near Dienten am Hochkonig

1 fatality • Salzburg, Austria

A Bell 204 helicopter crashed in mountainous terrain in Salzburg, Austria, resulting in the death of the pilot.

What happened

On July 23, 2010, at 1510 UTC, a Bell 204 B helicopter, registered OE-XBT, crashed in the mountains near Dienten am Hochkonig, Salzburg, Austria. The aircraft, operated by Heli Austria GmbH, was engaged in a mission to transport concrete for a construction project at the time of the accident.

At the time of the crash, the area was experiencing instrument meteorological conditions. The pilot, who was the only person on board, sustained 1 fatal injury. The helicopter sustained substantial damage during the impact.

Probable cause

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Jul 2010 BELL 204 B accident near Salzburg, Austria?

A Bell 204 helicopter crashed in mountainous terrain in Salzburg, Austria, resulting in the death of the pilot.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 Jul 2010 BELL 204 B accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Jul 2010 involved a BELL 204 B, operated by Heli Austria, at Salzburg, Austria.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

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