News: crash Cabri G2 D-HAIG in Langenfeld on 20140204

ImageImageForum for all helicopter related news, background and research.

Moderators: Jack, Copter

Forum rules
Image
Image
This forum is the successor of the former Dutch-copters mailgroup. It is run jointly by Dutch-copters and Scramble.
Post Reply
Jack
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 884
Joined: 31 Oct 2005, 13:22
Location: Emmen
Contact:

News: crash Cabri G2 D-HAIG in Langenfeld on 20140204

Post by Jack »

Hélicoptères Guimbal Cabri G2 D-HAIG crashed next to Autobahn A3 in Langenfeld. The helicopter was engaged in controlling an oil pipeline from the air. After the helicopter landen for checking an excavation site, the helicopter tried to take off but started to spin around and crashed from about 4 meters. Both persons onboard were safe and had no injuries.

http://www.rp-online.de/nrw/staedte/lan ... -1.4010474
User avatar
ebauer
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 12084
Joined: 14 Jul 2004, 18:58
Type of spotter: Military, ADS-B, ATC & Helicopters, Reporter
Location: Amersfoort, NL

Re: News: crash Cabri G2 D-HAIG in Langenfeld on 20140204

Post by ebauer »

This Cabri used to be a common sight within the Rotterdam CTR for pipeline control in the 'Maasvlakte' area, so was also active in Dutch airspace!
RAMONES 1974 - 1996
Talking Heads 1974 - 1991
Post Reply