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Event CEN11WA334
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On May 11, 2011, at 1315 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Schweizer 269D, PH-HHF, sustained substantial damage when the helicopter crashed and caught fire near Veghel, the Netherlands. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot was not injured. The flight originated from the Weert-Budel/Kempen Airport, Weert, Netherlands, and was en route to the Lelystad Airport, Lelystad, Netherlands. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of The Dutch Safety Board. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the government of The Netherlands. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: The Dutch Safety Board P.O Box 95404 2509 CK DEN HAAG The Netherlands Tel: +31 70 3337000 www.safetyboard.nl Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database Retrieved: 2026-02-12
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