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May 18, 2015 · Hughes 369 · OH-HNR

Bocognano, Corse-Du-Sud, France, FR

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 18, 2015
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Bocognano, Corse-Du-Sud, France, FR
Aircraft
Hughes 369
Tail Number
OH-HNR
Operator
Heliwest
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CEN15WA234

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: com@bea-fr.org

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: com@bea-fr.org

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:10 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftHughes 369
Tail NumberOH-HNR
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageDestroyed
OperatorHeliwest

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2

Conditions

WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

Appendix: Source Data