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Belgian pilot falls from an Agusta A-109 military helicopter in Amay

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During an airshow at Amay, Belgium, this Sunday, an Agusta A-109 military helicopter pilot fell from the aircraft. The accident took place during a parachuting demonstration. The co-pilot took over the controls and landed the heli.

Search and rescue is underway, but currently there is no information on the pilot and his situation. The area to look for is very broad. The helicopter had just performed a parachuting demonstration during an airshow of the 4th Engineers Battalion based in Amay. At the time of the incident, the two pilots were alone in the helicopter.

The exact circumstances of the accident are not yet known. The man fell from the helicopter at an altitude of several hundred meters. He wasn’t wearing a parachute.

Forum discussion: http://www.luchtzak.be/forums/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=62105

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This post was published on 3 September 2017 18:45

Bart Noëth

Working for 25 years in the aviation industry, I changed my career and became a firefighter/EMT in 2021. I like to spend my free time with my two sons, girlfriend, family and friends. I love to travel, wine and dine and support my favourite football squad KV Mechelen. Once an Ironman 70.3 finisher and dreaming of completing a full distance.

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