Robinson R44 accident near Budaors, Hu, February 10, 2009
On February 10, 2009 at about 9:30 am local time, a Robinson R44 (helicopter), registered HAMIX, was substantially damaged in an accident near Budaors. It was an other work-use flight under non-U.S. private rules. 3 people were killed.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
N/A
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- February 10, 2009 · about 9:30 am local time
- Place
- Budaors, Hungary
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 3 people were killed.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Robinson R44 · all R44s on the register
- Registration
- HAMIX · no longer on the register · serial 0650
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Other work-use flight · non-U.S. private rules
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The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 2,400 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine: Lycoming (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: LHBS
- Flight plan: not recorded
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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