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Accidents · NTSB SEA05WA102 · Preliminary: the investigation is not finished

Kaman K-1200 accident near Korea, Ks, April 28, 2005

On April 28, 2005 at about 11:30 pm local time, a Kaman K-1200 (helicopter), registered HL9167, was destroyed in an accident near Korea. It was flown under foreign airline rules (Part 129). 1 person had minor injuries. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).

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
April 28, 2005 · about 11:30 pm local time
Place
Korea, KS · map
Type
Accident
Injuries
1 person had minor injuries.
Weather
visual conditions (good weather)
Aircraft
Kaman K-1200
Registration
HL9167 · no longer on the register
Damage
Destroyed
Flight
Flight · foreign airline rules (Part 129)

The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English

The aircraft

  • Landing gear: fixed
  • Operator: Lucky Air Co.

The flight

  • Flight plan: not recorded

Weather at the time

  • Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)

Injuries

FatalSeriousMinorNone
Crew1

Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report

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