# NTSB CEN14WA484: Robinson Helicopter R44 II, Samso, Denmark, September 5, 2014

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation
- Date: September 5, 2014, 09:55 local (09:55 UTC)
- Place: Samso, Denmark
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Status: Led by another country's authority
- NTSB office: Central Region
- Lead agency: Other
- NTSB case key (mKey): 90023
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CEN14WA484
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/90023/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA484

## Factual narrative

This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors. The foreign authority was the source of this information. On September 5, 2014, about 0955 UTC, a Robinson R44 helicopter (s/n 11709), OY-HRG impacted the sea between Rosnaes and Samso, Denmark. The helicopter was in radio and radar contact with Copenhagen Information who had reported marginal VFR weather in the area near Samso. Copenhagen Information lost radio and radar contact with the helicopter and launched a search and rescue mission. The airplane was substantially damaged; and the 4 occupants were fatally injured. This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Accident Investigation Board of Denmark. Under the provisions of Annex 13 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation as a State of Design, the United States has designated an accredited representative to participate in the investigation. Any further information may be obtained from: Accident Investigation Board Denmark Langebjergvaenget 21 DK-4000 Roskilde Denmark aib@aib.dk Investigator-in-Charge: Mr. Anders Bjorn Kristensen Telephone: +44 38 71 10 66 E-mail: abk@aib.dk This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the Accident Investigation Board of Denmark.

## Aircraft

- Registration: OY-HRG (not matched to a registry record)
- Reported make and model: ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY R44 II (NO SERIES)
- Category: Unknown
- Serial number: 11709
- Damage: Destroyed
- Fire: Unknown

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