Press Release

author Cecile Vion-Lanctuit

04/21/2009

Super Puma AS332 L2 Bond Helicopters

Marignane, April 1 2009

Eurocopter has been informed that a Super Puma AS332 L2 type helicopter operated by Bond Offshore Helicopters was involved in an accident this afternoon off the coast of Scotland, near Aberdeen.

Our thoughts, deepest concerns and sympathy are with the families, friends and loved ones affected by the accident and with the staff at both Bond and BP. Eurocopter also sends its thanks and support to the emergency support and services who have reacted so swiftly. 

Eurocopter will provide full technical assistance to the authorities responsible for the investigation into the accident and a Eurocopter representative has already arrived in Aberdeen.


For more information, please contact:

Cécile VION-LANCTUIT:

Tel: + 33 (0)4 42 85 60 51

Mob:+ 33 (0)6 72 83 90 67

cecile.vion-lanctuit@eurocopter.com

Christina GOTZHEIN:

Tel: + 49 (0) 89 60 00 64 88

Mob: + 49 (0) 151 14 22 92 43

christina.gotzhein@eurocopter.com