Mcdonnell Douglas 500 accident near Kastire, Lv, July 12, 2012
On July 12, 2012 at about 9:45 am local time, a Mcdonnell Douglas 500 (helicopter), registered OHHJR, was substantially damaged in an accident near Kastire. It was a flight of an unrecorded kind under non-U.S. private rules. No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 12, 2012 · about 9:45 am local time
- Place
- Kastire, Latvia
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Mcdonnell Douglas 500 N
- Registration
- OHHJR · no longer on the register · serial O475E
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight of an unrecorded kind · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On July 12, 2012, about 0945 local time, a McDonnell Douglas MD-500 helicopter, registration OH-HJR, sustained substantial damage when it impacted terrain near Kastire, Latvia. The pilot was not injured. This investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Latvia. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Transport Accident/Incident Investigation Bureau Republic of Latvia Telephone: 371 67288140 Fax: 371 67283339 This report is for informational purposes only, and contains only information released by the Government of Latvia.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of engine power (partial) during unknown defining event
- Collision with terrain or object (not controlled flight into terrain) during unknown
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- 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 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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