MD Helicopter 500E accident near Schinias Marathonas, Greece

2 fatalities • Schinias Marathonas, Greece

A recreational flight involving an MD Helicopter 500E resulted in a fatal crash after striking a power line.

What happened

On June 23, 2017, at approximately 0645 UTC, an MD Helicopter 500E, registration SX-HBB, was involved in an accident near Schinias Marathonas, Greece. The aircraft was performing a recreational local flight that had departed from a heliport located at the Schinias Marathonas rowing establishment.

During the flight, the helicopter struck a power line and subsequently impacted the terrain. The accident resulted in 2 fatalities and 1 serious injury. The occupants included the Greek certified pilot and two passengers.

Probable cause

No official probable cause was provided in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Jun 2017 MD HELICOPTER 500 E accident near Schinias Marathonas, Greece?

A recreational flight involving an MD Helicopter 500E resulted in a fatal crash after striking a power line.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 Jun 2017 MD HELICOPTER 500 E accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 2 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Jun 2017 involved a MD HELICOPTER 500 E, operated by AIR1 Helicopters, at Schinias Marathonas, Greece.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No official probable cause was provided in the source material.

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