ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 68353
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| Date: | 27-SEP-2009 |
| Time: | 06:30 pm |
| Type: |  Robinson R44 II |
| Operator: | Olisofi LLC, Carlsbad, CA |
| Registration: | N29LE |
| C/n / msn: | 10269 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 3 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Airplane damage: | Written off (damaged beyond repair) |
| Location: | Mount Charleston, Nevada -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | North Las Vegas Airport |
The helicopter crashed into the side of the mountain at 11,500 ft for unknown reasons. A fireball was seen after the crash. One occupant received burns 18% of his body, while another one sustained injuries to her head, and the 3rd an ankle injury.
Sources:
http://www.ktnv.com/Global/story.asp?S=11207938&nav=menu498_6_1
FAA
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 28-Sep-2009 09:59 | slowkid | Added |
| 28-Sep-2009 10:29 | CAN | Updated |
| 29-Sep-2009 10:55 | 64.12.117.71 | Updated |
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