MD Helicopter 369 accident near Norrbotten, Sweden, SE, September 26, 2017
On September 26, 2017 at about 11:54 am local time, a MD Helicopter 369, registered SEJVI, was destroyed in an accident during initial climb near Norrbotten, Sweden. It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 1 person was killed and 1 person was seriously injured.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- September 26, 2017 · about 11:54 am local time
- Place
- Norrbotten, Sweden, Sweden · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person was killed and 1 person was seriously injured.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- MD Helicopter 369
- Registration
- SEJVI · no longer on the register · serial 300678D
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On September 26, 2017, about 1154 hours universal coordinated time, an MD Helicopters 369D, Swedish registration SE-JVI, impacted terrain about one-third mile from the Alvsbyn Airport (ESUV), Norrbotten, Sweden. One pilot was fatally injured and the second pilot was seriously injured. The flight departed from ESUV shortly before the accident. The intended destination has not been determined.The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Swedish Accident Investigation Authority. This report contains only information released by or obtained from the government of Sweden. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Swedish Accident Investigation Authority P. O. Box 12538 102 29 Stockholm Sweden Tel: (46) 8 5088-6200 Website: http://www.havkom.se Email: info@havkom.se
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
- Unknown or undetermined during initial climb defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- 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 | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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