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Bell 412 EC-JJE Hard Landing at Fuerteventura Airport

Aeropuerto de Fuerteventura (Las Palmas), ES

On August 24, 2008, a Bell 412 (registration EC-JJE) operated by Avincis Aviation Spain was involved in an aviation accident near Aeropuerto de Fuerteventura (Las Palmas), ES. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: An excessive and somewhat precipitous lowering of the collective pitch control caused the helicopter to fall abruptly to the ground. This summary draws on records from the Spanish Civil Aviation Accident and Incident Investigation Commission (CIAIAC).

Sourcesthe Spanish Civil Aviation Accident and Incident Investigation Commission (CIAIAC)Primary reportUpdated 2026-10-18Data APIEditorial standards

A Bell 412 helicopter (EC-JJE) experienced strong vertical vibrations during a training maneuver at Fuerteventura Airport on August 24, 2008, resulting in a hard landing and minor injuries.

Incident Overview and Context On August 24, 2008, at 12:40 local time, a Bell 412 helicopter with registration EC-JJE, operated by Inaer Helicópteros, S. A., landed at Fuerteventura Airport (Las Palmas) after completing a maritime rescue operation in Lanzarote. The aircraft was equipped with two Pratt & Whitney PT6T-3B engines. The flight crew consisted of a 53-year-old pilot in command with 10,265 total flight hours and a 33-year-old co-pilot with 299 total flight hours. On board were also a crane operator and two rescuers. The operation was classified as commercial aerial work for search and rescue.

Probable cause

An excessive and somewhat precipitous lowering of the collective pitch control caused the helicopter to fall abruptly to the ground.
Loss of control in flight

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 Aug 2008 Bell 412 accident near Aeropuerto de Fuerteventura (Las Palmas), ES?

A Bell 412 helicopter (EC-JJE) experienced strong vertical vibrations during a training maneuver at Fuerteventura Airport on August 24, 2008, resulting in a hard landing and minor injuries.

Were there any fatalities in the 24 Aug 2008 Bell 412 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 Aug 2008 involved a Bell 412, registration EC-JJE, operated by Avincis Aviation Spain, at Aeropuerto de Fuerteventura (Las Palmas), ES.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

An excessive and somewhat precipitous lowering of the collective pitch control caused the helicopter to fall abruptly to the ground.

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Investigation report by the Spanish Civil Aviation Accident and Incident Investigation Commission (CIAIAC). Original record: https://www.transportes.gob.es/recursos_mfom/2008_033_in_0.pdf. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Comision de Investigacion de Accidentes e Incidentes de Aviacion Civil (CIAIAC), Spain - Ministerio de Transportes y Movilidad Sostenible.