2 fatalities

16 Nov 2013: SIKORSKY S76-C++ — Seoul, Republic Of Korea

Seoul, Republic Of Korea

On 16 Nov 2013, a SIKORSKY S76-C++ was involved in an aviation accident near Seoul, Republic Of Korea. 2 people were killed. This summary draws on records from NTSB.

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On November 16, 2013, a Sikorsky S76 C++ helicopter, Korean registered HL9294, operated by LG Electronics, collided with a 26-story apartment building in Seoul, South Korea, resulting in substantial damage and fatal injuries to both crew members.

Accident

On November 16, 2013, at approximately 2354 Coordinated Universal Time, a Sikorsky S76 C++ helicopter, Korean registration HL9294, collided with a 26-story apartment building in Seoul, Korea. The aircraft, operated by LG Electronics Co. Ltd., sustained substantial damage as a result of the impact. Both crew members on board received fatal injuries.

Aircraft

The helicopter involved was a Sikorsky S76 C++, a twin-engine multi-purpose helicopter. It was registered in South Korea with the registration number HL9294. The operator was LG Electronics Co. Ltd.

Investigation

The Republic of Korea Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board (ARAIB) is conducting the investigation into the accident. As the state of manufacture of the helicopter, the United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist ARAIB under the provisions of Annex 13 to the Convention on Civil Aviation. All inquiries regarding this accident should be directed to ARAIB.