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| Date: | Tuesday 19 November 2024 |
| Time: | c. |
| Type: |  Robinson R44 Clipper I |
| Owner/operator: | |
| Registration: | HC-CLP |
| MSN: | 1288 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-540-F1B5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Other fatalities: | 0 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Port of Posorja -
 Ecuador
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The helicopter was attempting to take off from a moored ship on a "test flight", crashing as a result (footage reveals que main rotor blades collided against the aircraft tail. Pilot and only on board was hurt.
Sources:
https://www.eluniverso.com/noticias/ecuador/un-helicoptero-se-estrello-en-posorja-durante-maniobra-de-prueba-nota/
https://www.metroecuador.com.ec/noticias/2024/11/19/un-helicoptero-se-estrello-en-el-puerto-de-posorja/
Media:
Video of the accident:
#Entérate Un helicóptero se estrelló al momento del despegue de un vuelo de prueba en el puerto de Posorja en #Ecuador. A bordo del helicóptero se encontraba únicamente el piloto, quien recibió asistencia de manera inmediata. pic.twitter.com/IPXO4ikMLF
— EnElAire (@Enel_Aire) November 19, 2024
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 19-Nov-2024 19:07 | poxipol | Added |
| 19-Nov-2024 19:09 | ASN | Updated [Aircraft type, Registration, Cn, Operator, Location, Departure airport, Destination airport, Embed code, ] |
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