Robinson R44 Helicopter Crash Near Wygonin, Poland

3 fatalities • Wygonin, Poland

A Robinson R44 II helicopter crashed into terrain near Wygonin, resulting in three fatalities.

What happened

On September 13, 2013, at approximately 0750 UTC, a Robinson R4 4 II, registration SP-WNP, crashed into terrain near Wygonin, Poland. The flight had departed from Borcz, Poland, and was en route to Bydgoszcz Ignacy Jan Paderewski Airport (BZG) in Bydgoszcz, Poland.

Following the impact with the terrain, a fire occurred. The accident resulted in 3 fatal injuries, claiming the lives of the pilot and two passengers. The helicopter was destroyed in the crash. At the time of the accident, the aircraft was operating in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) with a visibility of 2 statute miles.

Probable cause

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Sep 2013 ROBINSON R44 II accident near Wygonin, Poland?

A Robinson R44 II helicopter crashed into terrain near Wygonin, resulting in three fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 Sep 2013 ROBINSON R44 II accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 3 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Sep 2013 involved a ROBINSON R44 II, operated by WINDPROJEKT, at Wygonin, Poland.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was provided in the source material.

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