Accident Robinson R44 Unregistered, Tuesday 8 October 2024
ASN logo
 
This information is added by users of ASN. Neither ASN nor the Flight Safety Foundation are responsible for the completeness or correctness of this information. You can contribute by submitting additional or updated information.

Date:Tuesday 8 October 2024
Time:c. 11:00
Type:Silhouette image of generic R44 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Robinson R44
Owner/operator:Zhengzhou Yuyiweilai Aviation Club
Registration: Unregistered
MSN:
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Destroyed
Location:Weidu District, Xuchang, Henan Province -   China
Phase: Unknown
Nature:Illegal Flight
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Narrative:
A helicopter crashed in Xuchang's urban area subsequent to wirestrike. The sole pilot on board was the only injured person.

Local officials has told journalists that the accident, which occurred during an unapproved flight, is being investigated by law enforcement authorities.

Evidence suggests that the mishap aircraft is an unregistered Robinson R44 operated by Yuyiweilai, a Henan-based aviation club.

Sources:

https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/LL6UJepqG7EabUzF9Xf2Ig
https://finance.sina.com.cn/jjxw/2024-10-08/doc-incrvwyv0325949.shtml
https://v.douyin.com/iBHssMEf

Revision history:

Date/timeContributorUpdates
08-Oct-2024 10:20 Duan Added
08-Oct-2024 14:22 RDV Updated [Time, Aircraft type, Registration, Operator, Total fatalities, Location, Phase, Nature, Source, Narrative, ]

Corrections or additions? ... Edit this accident description

The Aviation Safety Network is an exclusive service provided by:
Quick Links:

CONNECT WITH US: FSF on social media FSF Facebook FSF Twitter FSF Youtube FSF LinkedIn FSF Instagram

©2025 Flight Safety Foundation

1920 Ballenger Av, 4th Fl.
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
www.FlightSafety.org