MD 600N performs autorotation near Kungsängen, Sweden

No fatalities • Kungsangen, Sweden

An MD Helicopters MD600N sustained substantial damage during an emergency autorotation maneuver in Sweden.

What happened

On July 14, 2014, at 1333 UTC, an MD 600N helicopter, registration SE-JKJ, was involved in an accident near Kungsängen, Stockholm, Sweden. During the flight, the aircraft experienced an unidentified engine-related issue, prompting the pilot to perform an autorotation. The maneuver resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft. The pilot was not injured.

At the time of the event, weather conditions were within visual meteorological conditions (VMC) with a visibility of 10 statute miles and winds from 130 degrees at 12 knots.

Probable cause

The cause of the engine issue remains undetermined.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 14 Jul 2014 MD HELICOPTER 600N accident near Kungsangen, Sweden?

An MD Helicopters MD600N sustained substantial damage during an emergency autorotation maneuver in Sweden.

Were there any fatalities in the 14 Jul 2014 MD HELICOPTER 600N accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 14 Jul 2014 involved a MD HELICOPTER 600N, at Kungsangen, Sweden.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The cause of the engine issue remains undetermined.

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