NBI probes into Eura helicopter collision as negligent homicide

The collision between two helicopters in Eura is being investigated as causing a serious traffic hazard and as negligent homicide, said The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in a press release on Monday.

The deceased have been identified through forensic medical examinations.

The NBI continues the criminal investigation in cooperation with the Estonian authorities.

“All individuals have been identified through forensic medical examination. Matters concerning the deceased and their next of kin are being handled in close cooperation with the Estonian authorities,” said Head of Investigation, Detective Superintendent Olli Töyräs of the NBI.

The National Bureau of Investigation is conducting investigation into the air accident to determine the circumstances preceding the incident.

The Safety Investigation Authority is responsible for a separate safety investigation into the incident.

All five people onboard killed after two helicopters crashed at Kauttua area in Eura, a municipality in Western Finland on May 17.