Bell 214B helicopter crash near Dongducheon

No fatalities • Dongducheon, Republic Of Korea

A Bell 214B helicopter crashed into mountainous terrain during an external load operation in the Republic of Korea.

What happened

On June 13, 2017, at approximately 1810 local time, a Bell 214B helicopter, registration HL9157, crashed into remote mountainous terrain near Dongducheon, Republic of Korea. The aircraft, operated by UB Air, was performing an external load operation and was in the process of approaching a drop zone when the impact occurred.

The helicopter sustained substantial damage during the accident. The two pilots on board sustained 2 serious injuries, and there were 0 fatalities.

Probable cause

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 13 Jun 2017 BELL 214 B accident near Dongducheon, Republic Of Korea?

A Bell 214B helicopter crashed into mountainous terrain during an external load operation in the Republic of Korea.

Were there any fatalities in the 13 Jun 2017 BELL 214 B accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 13 Jun 2017 involved a BELL 214 B, at Dongducheon, Republic Of Korea.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

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