Robinson R44 G-EKKO crash lands at airport

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Robinson R44 G-EKKO crash lands at airport

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A man has been seriously injured after a helicopter crash landed at Swansea Airport.
South Wales Fire Service said the man had head injuries and was airlifted to Morriston hospital in the city.
Another man received minor injuries in the crash, a spokesperson for the fire service added.
Crews were called to the incident 1414 BST. South Wales Police have confirmed there is an ongoing incident at the airport.

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Published: 2009/03/29 16:01:02 GMT

According to the picture it seems to be: G-EKKO
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Re: Robinson R44 G-EKKO crash lands at airport

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Sad news :(
This wasn't the first time that this helicopter had problems...
http://www.aaib.gov.uk/cms_resources/Ro ... 009-07.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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