Preliminary information
On April 7, 2016, at 1613 Central European Daylight Time, a McDonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E, N60EA, registered to EPC Industries, Inc., and operated by a private entity was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Suwalki, Poland. The pilot and one passenger were seriously injured. The flight was originating at the time of the accident.
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Polish government. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Polish government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:
The State Commission of Aircraft Accident Investigation (SCAAI)
Ministry of Transport and Maritime Economy
ul. Chalubinskiego 4/6
00-928 Warszawa 67
Poland
Text from the NTSB; a preliminary report can change and names no cause. Open the NTSB docket for CEN16WA147 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Apr 7, 2016
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Suwalki, PL
- Highest injury
- Serious
- Serious injuries
- 2
Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter 369E
- N-number
- N60EA
- Category
- Helicopter
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Non-US, non-commercial
Other records under this N-number
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