HUGHES 369
Bocognano, Corse-du-Sud, France, May 18, 2015
Event Information
| Date | May 18, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Bocognano, Corse-du-Sud, France |
| Country | FR |
| Coordinates | 42.08083, 9.05750 |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
| NTSB Number | CEN15WA234 |
| Event ID | 20150518X11429 |
Aircraft
| Make | HUGHES |
| Model | 369 |
| Registration # | OH-HNR |
| Operator | Heliwest |
| Owner | Heliwest |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | NUSC |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 2 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On May 18, 2015, about 0810 hours universal coordinated time, a Hughes model 369 helicopter, Finland registration OH-HNR, impacted terrain near Bocognano, Corse-du-Sud, France. The two crew members were seriously injured. The flight itinerary and purpose of the flight were not initially known.
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses
(BEA). This report is for informational purposes and contains only information obtained from the government of the France.
Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:
Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses
Aeroport du Bourget
Zone Sud – Btiment 153
200 rue de Paris
93352 Le Bourget Cedex
France
Tel: +33(1) 49 92 72 00
Website: http://www.bea.aero
Email: [email protected]
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.