2 fatalities

12 Oct 2013: ENSTROM 280 - FX FX — Wolica Kozia, Poland

Wolica Kozia, Poland

On 12 Oct 2013, an ENSTROM 280 - FX FX was involved in an aviation accident near Wolica Kozia, Poland. 2 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 October 12, 2013, an Enstrom 280FX helicopter (SP-GMB) impacted trees and terrain near Wolica Kozia, Poland, resulting in fatal injuries to the pilot and passenger. The State Commission of Aircraft Accident Investigation is leading the inquiry.

Accident

On October 12, 2013, at approximately 0928 hours UTC, an Enstrom 280FX helicopter, registered as SP-GMB, struck trees and impacted terrain near Wolica Kozia, Poland. The pilot and passenger sustained fatal injuries in the accident.

Aircraft

The aircraft involved was an Enstrom 280FX, a light helicopter. Its registration number was SP-GMB, indicating Polish registration. No further details about the aircraft were provided in the initial report.

Investigation

The investigation is being conducted by the State Commission of Aircraft Accident Investigation (SCAAI) of Poland. As of the report's release, the commission has not disclosed additional findings or a probable cause. Further information may be obtained from the SCAAI.

Contact

The State Commission of Aircraft Accident Investigation can be contacted at Chalubinskiego 4/6, 00-928 Warsaw, Poland, by telephone at 48 22 630 11 41, or via fax at 48 22 630 11 17. Additional information may also be available on their website at www.transport.gov.pl/pkbwl.