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February 7, 2015 · Robinson R66 · HB-ZOK

Bern, CH

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Incident
Date
February 7, 2015
Location
Bern, CH
Aircraft
Robinson R66
Tail Number
HB-ZOK
NTSB Number
CEN15WA142

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: info-av@sust.admin.ch Investigator-in-Charge Mr. Olivier de Sybourg Telephone: +41 58 466 33 07 E-mail: olivier.desybourg@sust.admin.ch This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the Swiss Transportation Safety Board.

Full Narrative

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: info-av@sust.admin.ch Investigator-in-Charge Mr. Olivier de Sybourg Telephone: +41 58 466 33 07 E-mail: olivier.desybourg@sust.admin.ch This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the Swiss Transportation Safety Board.

Flight

Event TypeIncident
Event Time13:00 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftRobinson R66
Tail NumberHB-ZOK
Aircraft CategoryHeli

People & Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total0

Conditions

WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

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