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Serious Helicopter Incident in Trollheimen, Norway (LN-OAL)

Trollheimen, NO

On July 5, 2014, a Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II (registration LN-OAL) operated by Midtnorsk helikopterservice AS was involved in an aviation accident near Trollheimen, NO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The helicopter's performance at its current weight was insufficient to compensate for the wind gust under the prevailing conditions. This summary draws on records from the Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority (NSIA); 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A Robinson R44 II operated by Midtnorsk Helikopterservice AS struck a bog during a rein herding flight in Trollheimen on 5 July 2014. The aircraft sustained minor damage, and no injuries were reported.

Incident Overview and Aircraft DetailsOn 5 July 2014, at 08:20 local time, a Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II, registration LN-OAL, was involved in a serious aviation incident in the Trollheimen area of Sør-Trøndelag, Norway. The aircraft, manufactured in 2006 and powered by a Lycoming IO-540AE1A5 engine, was operated by Midtnorsk Helikopterservice AS. The flight was a commercial rein herding operation conducted in visual meteorological conditions (VMC) during daylight hours. The weather was clear with good visibility, a temperature of 16 °C, and a QNH of 1,005 hPa. Winds were recorded at 210° at 10 knots, with gusts up to 20 knots and moderate turbulence. The aircraft was carrying two people: the pilot-in-command and a spotter. No injuries were reported, and the aircraft sustained minor damage, including a bent landing gear.

Probable cause

The helicopter's performance at its current weight was insufficient to compensate for the wind gust under the prevailing conditions.
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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 5 Jul 2014 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II accident near Trollheimen, NO?

A Robinson R44 II operated by Midtnorsk Helikopterservice AS struck a bog during a rein herding flight in Trollheimen on 5 July 2014. The aircraft sustained minor damage, and no injuries were reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 5 Jul 2014 Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 5 Jul 2014 involved a Robinson Helicopter Company R44 II, registration LN-OAL, operated by Midtnorsk helikopterservice AS, at Trollheimen, NO.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The helicopter's performance at its current weight was insufficient to compensate for the wind gust under the prevailing conditions.

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Investigation report by the Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority (NSIA). Original record: https://nsia.no/Aviation/Aviation/Published-reports/2014-12. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority (NSIA) / Statens havarikommisjon, Norway.