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January 22, 2016 · Enstrom 280 C · HB-XLS
Buttwil, CH
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 22, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Buttwil, CH
Aircraft
Enstrom 280 C
Tail Number
HB-XLS
Operator
Flugschule Eichenberger Ag
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN16WA099
On January 22, 2016, about 0845 hours universal coordinated time, an Enstrom model 280C helicopter, Swiss registration HB-XLS, sustained damage to the tail rotor control system before liftoff from the Buttwil Airfield (LSZU), Buttwil, Switzerland. The pilot was not injured. The local flight was preparing to depart LSZU at the time of the event. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (STSB). This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by or obtained from the government Switzerland. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board Bundeshaus Nord, Kochergasse 10 CH-3003 Berne Switzerland Tel: +41 58 466 33 00 Website: http://www.sust.admin.ch Email: info-av@sust.admin.ch
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On January 22, 2016, about 0845 hours universal coordinated time, an Enstrom model 280C helicopter, Swiss registration HB-XLS, sustained damage to the tail rotor control system before liftoff from the Buttwil Airfield (LSZU), Buttwil, Switzerland. The pilot was not injured. The local flight was preparing to depart LSZU at the time of the event. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (STSB). This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by or obtained from the government Switzerland. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board Bundeshaus Nord, Kochergasse 10 CH-3003 Berne Switzerland Tel: +41 58 466 33 00 Website: http://www.sust.admin.ch Email: info-av@sust.admin.ch
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time08:45 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftEnstrom 280 C
Tail NumberHB-XLS
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFlugschule Eichenberger Ag
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0