4 fatalities

15 Dec 2014: AIRBUS HELICOPTER EC135T2+ — Lake Siutghiol, Romania

Lake Siutghiol, Romania

On 15 Dec 2014, an AIRBUS HELICOPTER EC135T2+ was involved in an aviation accident near Lake Siutghiol, Romania. 4 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 December 14, 2014, an Airbus Helicopter EC135T2+ (registration 348) impacted Lake Siutghiol, Romania, while returning from a HEMS flight. All four occupants were fatally injured.

Accident Details

On December 14, 2014, at approximately 1615 local time, an Airbus Helicopter EC135T2+ helicopter with Romanian registration number 348 impacted Lake Siutghiol, Romania. The helicopter was returning from a local helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) flight. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the aircraft.

Occupants and Injuries

The helicopter was occupied by four individuals, comprising both flight crew and medical crew. All four occupants sustained fatal injuries as a result of the accident.

Investigation

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Romanian government. The information released so far is limited to that provided by Romanian authorities. Further details may be obtained from the General Inspectorate of Aviation in Bucharest, Romania.