A Hughes 369D helicopter crashed near Malekula, Vanuatu, after a long-line became entangled in the rotor system.
On August 28, 2011, at 1500 UTC, a Hughes 369D helicopter, registration YJ-HEL, was involved in a ground collision near Malekula, Vanuatu. The aircraft, operated by Vanuatu Helicopters, was performing operations involving a long-line when the line became entangled in the rotor system. This entanglement caused the helicopter to collide with the ground.
The accident resulted in 1 fatality and 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The provided source does not state an official probable cause.
A Hughes 369D helicopter crashed near Malekula, Vanuatu, after a long-line became entangled in the rotor system.
The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.
The accident on 28 Aug 2011 involved a HUGHES 369D D, operated by Vanuatu Helicopters, at South Malekula, Vanuatu, Vanuatu.
The provided source does not state an official probable cause.
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