What happened
On May 8, 2013, at approximately 0645 UTC, a Cessna 172P, registered as PH-ACM, crashed into the North Sea near Den Helder, Netherlands. The aircraft was conducting a photo reconnaissance mission when the accident occurred.
The flight departed from Den Helder Airport (EHKD). The accident resulted in 1 fatality for the pilot, while the passenger, who was acting as a photographer, sustained no serious injuries.