Incident Overview
On April 26, 2015, at 1322 coordinated universal time, a Bell 430 helicopter registered as TC-HSZ was substantially damaged following a hard landing near Aydin, Turkey. The aircraft, which was Turkish-registered, came to rest after the event.
Occupant Status
The pilot and co-pilot were not injured. Among the passengers, two sustained minor injuries, while the remaining three passengers were not injured.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of Turkey. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs and Communications (AIB) of Turkey is responsible for determining the circumstances of the accident. No probable cause has been stated in the available information.
Aircraft Information
The helicopter involved was a Bell 430. No further details regarding the aircraft's configuration or history were provided in the source.
Additional Details
The accident occurred at 1322 UTC on April 26, 2015. The location is described as near Aydin, Turkey. The helicopter sustained substantial damage, but the specific components damaged were not specified. No other aircraft or property damage was reported.