SCHWEIZER(HUGHES) SCHWEIZER 269C
Bonvilliers — July 5, 2017
Event Information
| Date | July 5, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Bonvilliers |
| Country | FR |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN17WA339 |
| Event ID | 20170906X53551 |
Aircraft
| Make | SCHWEIZER(HUGHES) |
| Model | SCHWEIZER 269C |
| Registration # | F-GHAF |
| Operator | NAVIPASSION SAS |
| Owner | NAVIPASSION SAS |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
Conditions
| Light Condition | — |
| Weather | — |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Full Narrative
On July 5, 2017, a Schweizer 269C helicopter, French registration F-GHAF, experienced a dynamic rollover near Boinvilliers, France. During a simulated engine failure, the engine lost power. The instructor attempted to restart the engine unsuccessfully three times. During the autorotation, a skid caught on the ground, and the helicopter rolled onto its side.The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the French government. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the French government. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:
Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau
Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses
Zone Sud
200 rue de Paris
Aêroport du Bourget
93350 Le Bourget Cedex
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.