The Accident Investigation Board informs VG. The ship Normand Ocean is now transporting the wreck to Haakonsvern, which is the Norwegian Navy’s base in Bergen. The helicopter crashed on Wednesday evening, with six passengers on board. Five men survived, while the 61-year-old nurse Reidun Hestetun died. TO HAKOONSVERN: The wreckage of the helicopter is now being transported to Haakonsvern. Photo: news tips Lost a dear colleague The helicopter was associated with the search and rescue service for the Oseberg area in the North Sea. At the time of the accident, the helicopter was engaged in a search and rescue exercise commissioned by Equinor. The five men are employed by Bristow, which is one of the largest companies that flies crew to and from the oil platforms in the North Sea. DEATH: 61-year-old Reidun Hestetun died in the accident on Wednesday. Photo: Erik M. Sundt / Nursing Reidun Hestetun was, according to Equinor’s CEO Anders Opedal, a dear and dedicated employee who had been involved with the company for a number of years. – We have lost a very respected and dear colleague, who was incredibly dedicated in his work to ensure the safety of others, said a clearly affected Opedal when he met the press outside the relative center in Bergen on Thursday. IMPRESSED: CEO of Equinor, Anders Opedal, was clearly impressed when he met the press. Photo: Unknown photographer / news
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The helicopter that crashed outside Sotra is now being transported to Haakonsvern – news Vestland
