Helicopter accident at Lake Siutghiol, Romania

4 fatalities • Lake Siutghiol, Romania

An Airbus Helicopter EC135T2+ crashed into a lake in Romania during a return flight from a medical mission.

What happened

On December 14, 2014, at approximately 1615 local time, an Airbus Helicopter EC135T2+ with registration 348 impacted Lake Siutghiol in Romania. The aircraft was performing a local Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) flight and was in the process of returning from the mission when the accident occurred.

The crash resulted in 4 fatal injuries to the occupants, which included both the flight crew and the medical crew.

Probable cause

not available

Related events

Same aircraft

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 15 Dec 2014 AIRBUS HELICOPTER EC135T2+ accident near Lake Siutghiol, Romania?

An Airbus Helicopter EC135T2+ crashed into a lake in Romania during a return flight from a medical mission.

Were there any fatalities in the 15 Dec 2014 AIRBUS HELICOPTER EC135T2+ accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 15 Dec 2014 involved a AIRBUS HELICOPTER EC135T2+, at Lake Siutghiol, Romania.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

not available

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