ROBINSON R22 - ALPHA
Torreilles — October 26, 2013
Event Information
| Date | October 26, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN14WA060 |
| Event ID | 20131118X41842 |
| Location | Torreilles |
| Country | FR |
| Coordinates | 42.75444, 2.99389 |
| Highest Injury | — |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON |
| Model | R22 - ALPHA |
| Category | HELI |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | — |
| Weather | — |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On October 26, 2013, at 1226 UTC, a Robinson R22 helicopter, French registration, F-GPKA, collided with the terrain during an autorotation following a loss of power in Torreilles, France. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The helicopter was substantially damaged. The helicopter departed Torreilles, France and was on a local flight with an intended destination of Torreilles, France, when the accident occurred.
This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the French government. Any further information may be obtained from:
Bureau d'Enquetes et d'Analyses
pour la securite de l'aviation civile
Zone Sud - Batiment 153
200 rue de Paris
Aeroport du Bourget
93352 Le Bourget Cedex
France
Tel: +33 1 49 92 72 00
Fax: +33 1 49 92 72 03
www.bea.aero
This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the BEA of France.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.