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July 5, 2017 · Schweizer Hughes Schweizer 269C Undesignat · F-GHAF
Bonvilliers, FR
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 5, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Bonvilliers, FR
Aircraft
Schweizer Hughes Schweizer 269C Undesignat
Tail Number
F-GHAF
Operator
Navipassion Sas
Injuries
None
NTSB Number
CEN17WA339
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
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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
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown
Aircraft
AircraftSchweizer Hughes Schweizer 269C Undesignat
Tail NumberF-GHAF
Aircraft CategoryHeli
OperatorNavipassion Sas
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · HIO-360-D1A · Reciprocating
Seats3
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0