Robinson R44 crash near Teisendorf, Germany

4 fatalities • Teisendorf, Germany

A helicopter flying from Germany to Austria crashed into mountainous terrain, resulting in four fatalities.

What happened

On June 9, 2012, at 1515 UTC, a Robinson R44 helicopter, bearing registration OE-XKS, crashed into trees and mountainous terrain near Teisendorf, Germany. The aircraft was performing a non-scheduled cross-country flight that began in Worms, Germany, with a destination of Salzburg, Austria.

The accident resulted in 4 fatal injuries, involving the pilot and three passengers. At the time of the impact, the weather was within visual meteorological conditions. Nearby weather observations at Salzburg reported rain, a broken ceiling at 6000 feet, and visibility of 6 miles.

Probable cause

No probable cause was identified in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 9 Jun 2012 ROBINSON R44 UNDESIGNAT accident near Teisendorf, Germany?

A helicopter flying from Germany to Austria crashed into mountainous terrain, resulting in four fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 9 Jun 2012 ROBINSON R44 UNDESIGNAT accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 9 Jun 2012 involved a ROBINSON R44 UNDESIGNAT, operated by Heliservice Salzburg, at Teisendorf, Germany.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was identified in the source material.

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