ROBINSON R22
Cannes — December 12, 2016
Event Information
| Date | December 12, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN17WA056 |
| Event ID | 20161215X12125 |
| Location | Cannes |
| Country | FR |
| Highest Injury | — |
Aircraft
| Make | ROBINSON |
| Model | R22 |
| Category | HELI |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | — |
| Weather | — |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Full Narrative
On December 12, 2016, at 1300 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), a Robinson R-22 helicopter, French registration F-HALD, was destroyed following impact with terrain during a practice autorotation near Cannes-Mandelieu Airport (LFMD), France. The two occupants were uninjured.
The Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses (BEA) of France is investigating the accident. As the State of Manufacture of the airplane and engines, the NTSB has designated a U.S. accredited representative to assist the BEA in its investigation.
All inquiries concerning this accident should be directed to the BEA of France:
Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses
Zone Sud – Btiment 153
10 rue de Paris
Aéroport du Bourget
93352 Le Bourget Cedex, France
Tél. : +33 1 49 92 72 00
Fax : +33 1 49 92 72 03
www.bea.aero
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.