ROBINSON R66

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This is preliminary information, subject to change, and may contain errors.

On February 7, 2015, between 1300-1400 UTC, a Robinson R66 helicopter, HB-ZOK, (s/n 0553) experienced a loss of engine power during recovery from an autorotation on a training flight. The pilot landed the helicopter, restarted the engine and returned to Bern Airport, Bern, Switzerland without further incident.

This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Swiss Transportation Safety Board. Under the provisions of Annex 13 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation as a State of Design, the United States has designated an accredited representative to participate in the investigation. Any further information may be obtained from:

STSB
Aviation Division
Aerópôle 1
1530 Payerne
Telephone: +41 58 466 33 00
Facsimile: +41 58 466 33 01
E-mail: [email protected]

Investigator-in-Charge
Mr. Olivier de Sybourg
Telephone: +41 58 466 33 07
E-mail: [email protected]

This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the Swiss Transportation Safety Board.