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Monday, July 26, 2010

Accidents Highlight Need for Enhanced Aviation Safety

Recent Accidents


Date: June 23, 2010 Time: 06:00
Location: Quebec, Canada
Operator: Aéropro Flight: 201
AC Type: Beechcraft A100 King Air
Reg: C-FGIN cn: B-164
Aboard: 7 Fatalities: 7 Ground: 0
Route: Quebec -Sept-Îles
The pilot reported a problem with his right engine after take off and tried to return for an emergency landing but crashed into a private field and exploded, approximately 1 mile north of Jean-Lesage International Airport.

RECENT ACCIDENTS



Date: June 27, 2010 Time: 13:00
Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Operator: Heli-Holland Airservices
AC Type: Eurocopter EC-130-B4
Reg: PH-ECJ cn: 3604
Aboard: 5 Fatalities: 4 Ground: 0
Route: Rotterdam - Rotterdam
Shortly after taking off, the helicopter plunged into bush-covered sand-dunes near Rotterdam in front of a large group of cyclists taking part in a biking event. The helicopter was carrying three media photographers covering the event.