3 fatalities

13 Sep 2013: ROBINSON R44 II — WINDPROJEKT — Wygonin, Poland

Wygonin, Poland

On 13 Sep 2013, a ROBINSON R44 II operated by WINDPROJEKT was involved in an aviation accident near Wygonin, Poland. 3 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On September 13, 2013, a Robinson R44 II helicopter (SP-WNP) crashed near Wygonin, Poland, after departing Borcz. The pilot and two passengers were fatally injured, and the helicopter was destroyed by post-impact fire.

Overview

On September 13, 2013, at approximately 0750 coordinated universal time, a Robinson R44 II helicopter with registration SP-WNP crashed near Wygonin, Poland. The aircraft was destroyed by a post-impact fire, and the three occupants—the pilot and two passengers—sustained fatal injuries.

Flight Details

The helicopter had departed from Borcz, Poland, and was en route to Bydgoszcz Ignacy Jan Paderewski Airport in Bydgoszcz, Poland. No further information about the flight or its purpose was released.

Investigation

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Government of Poland, specifically the State Commission of the Aircraft Accident Investigation. As of the release of this report, only information provided by Polish authorities is available. No probable cause has been determined or stated.

Additional Information

Further details may be obtained from the State Commission of the Aircraft Accident Investigation at Chalubinskiego 4/6, 00-928 Warsaw, Poland, or by phone at +48 22 630 11 41, fax +48 22 630 11 17, or via the website www.transport.gov.pl/pkbwl.