Aerospatiale AS355 helicopter collision in Snowdonia

5 fatalities • Snowdonia, United Kingdom

An Aerospatiale AS355 F1 helicopter crashed into a mountain in Wales, resulting in five fatalities.

What happened

On March 29, 2017, at approximately 1500 UTC, an Aerospatiale AS355 F1 helicopter, registration G-OHCP, collided with the Rhinog Fawr mountain in Snowdonia, Wales, United Kingdom. At the time of the accident, the weather conditions were characterized by instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), with a visibility of 4 statute miles and winds from 170 degrees at 22 knots.

The crash resulted in 5 fatal injuries, involving the pilot and four passengers.

Probable cause

Not determined

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 Mar 2017 AEROSPATIALE AS355 F1 accident near Snowdonia, United Kingdom?

An Aerospatiale AS355 F1 helicopter crashed into a mountain in Wales, resulting in five fatalities.

Were there any fatalities in the 29 Mar 2017 AEROSPATIALE AS355 F1 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 5 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 Mar 2017 involved a AEROSPATIALE AS355 F1, operated by STASKE CONSTRUCTION LTD, at Snowdonia, United Kingdom.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not determined

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