Tail rotor anti-icing component detachment near Umea, Sweden

No fatalities • Umea, Sweden

An Agusta Westland AW139 experienced a mechanical failure involving the tail rotor anti-icing system during flight near Umea Airport.

What happened

On September 11, 2014, at 12:30 UTC, an Agusta Westland AW139, registration SE-JRH, was operating from Umea Airport (ESNU) in Sweden. During the flight, the aircraft experienced a detachment of the slip ring assembly used for the tail rotor anti-icing system.

The helicopter was operating under visual meteorological conditions at the time of the event. Following the mechanical failure, the crew successfully landed the aircraft at ESNU without further incident. There were no injuries to the four crew members on board, and the aircraft sustained no damage.

Probable cause

Not determined

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 11 Sep 2014 AGUSTAWESTLAND AW139 accident near Umea, Sweden?

An Agusta Westland AW139 experienced a mechanical failure involving the tail rotor anti-icing system during flight near Umea Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 11 Sep 2014 AGUSTAWESTLAND AW139 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 11 Sep 2014 involved a AGUSTAWESTLAND AW139, operated by Sjofartsverket, at Umea, Sweden.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not determined

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