Robinson R22 helicopter collision with terrain in Torreilles, France

No fatalities • Torreilles, France

A Robinson R22 helicopter struck the ground during an autorotation following an engine power loss near Torreilles, France.

What happened

On October 26, 2013, at 1226 UTC, a Robinson R22 helicopter, registered as F-GPKA, was performing a local flight departing from Torreilles, France. During the flight, the aircraft experienced a loss of power. While attempting an autorotation, the helicopter collided with the terrain.

There were no injuries to the pilot or the passenger. The aircraft sustained substantial damage during the impact.

Probable cause

The provided source does not state an official probable cause.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 26 Oct 2013 ROBINSON R22 - ALPHA ALPHA accident near Torreilles, France?

A Robinson R22 helicopter struck the ground during an autorotation following an engine power loss near Torreilles, France.

Were there any fatalities in the 26 Oct 2013 ROBINSON R22 - ALPHA ALPHA accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 26 Oct 2013 involved a ROBINSON R22 - ALPHA ALPHA, at Torreilles, France.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The provided source does not state an official probable cause.

Loading the flight search…

What you can do on Flight Finder

  • Search flights between any two airports with live fares.
  • By aircraft — pick a plane model (e.g. Boeing 787, Airbus A350) and see every route it flies from your origin.
  • Route map — click any airport worldwide to explore its destinations, or draw a radius to find nearby airports.
  • Global aviation safety — aviation accident database, 40,000+ records since 1980, with map and rankings by aircraft and operator.
  • NTSB safety feed — recent U.S. aviation accidents and incidents from the official NTSB CAROL database, updated daily.