Helikopterulykke utenfor Emiratene - ASN

 

Date:	Thursday 7 September 2023
Time:	20:07
Type:	Bell 212
Owner/operator:	Aerogulf
Registration:	A6-ALD
MSN:	30809
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 2
Aircraft damage:	Written off (damaged beyond repair)
Location:	sea off Dubai -    United Arab Emirates
Phase:
Nature:	Offshore
Departure airport:	Al Maktoum International Airport
Destination airport:	Offshore Installation
Confidence Rating:	Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources

Narrative:
A Bell 212 helicopter crashed in the sea off Dubai while heading to an offshore installation during a night deck currency flight. Search operations are being conducted for the two crew. The wreckage of the helicopter has been located.

One body was found; the search is still underway for the other missing pilot,