WILLEMSTAD - The NH90 helicopter, which crashed into the sea near Aruba on July 19, is being salvaged. The Ministry of Defense has decided this after it has first been investigated whether it would be possible to retrieve the aircraft. This is expected to start next week, defense reports in a statement,
It concerns the salvage of 2 parts: the tailpiece and the fuselage of the aircraft. A specialist civil company and the Ministry of Defense carry out the job together. The necessary equipment arrived in Curaçao this afternoon by Antonov transport aircraft. A salvage vessel will also sail to the salvage location.
As soon as the maritime combat helicopter has been removed from the seabed, both parts will be handed over to the Defense Security Inspectorate. It is investigating the circumstances of the accident in which 2 crew members were killed.