Helicopter ditched in lake adjacent to de Koperen Hoogte hotel.  Three occupants – two adults and a child aged 5 – swam to safety.  Press repots include a series of photos prior/during/after impact, but unclear what caused the helicopter to get into the flying state causing the ditching.

Date:

25 March, 2012

Reg:

PH-WQW

Make:

Robinson

Model:

R44

MSN:

2084

Location:

Zwolle, in the lack adjacent to "de Koperen Hoogte" hotel

Country:

Netherlands

Civil / Military:

Civil

Operator:

Helicon

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