Five survived Norwegian helicopter accident
Apr 27, 2013
A Norwegian helicopter crashed at Røldal Ski Center in Hordaland, Norway, this morning. There were five people onboard at the time of the accident, and they all escaped without any serious physical injuries.
The helicopter, a Eurocopter AS 350 B3+ Ecureuil, was transporting safety personnel in preparation for the competition Røldal Freeride Challenge. The aircraft had been flying for a while when it lost height and hit the ground in an empty ski slope. The helicopter was substantially damaged, but the four passengers could return to their safety duties at the freeride competition later the same day.
The cause of the accident is unknown at this time, but it is being examined by the Norwegian Accident Investigation Board (AIBN). The Norwegian media is flooded with a rumor regarding a preliminary police finding, but that information needs further validation by the police and AIBN before it can be confirmed.