What happened
On May 18, 2015, at approximately 0810 UTC, a Hughes 36ral helicopter, registered as OH-HNR, struck terrain near Bocognano, Corse-du-Sud, France. The aircraft was operated by Heliwest. The impact resulted in two serious injuries to the crew members on board; there were no fatalities.
At the time of the accident, the specific purpose and itinerary of the flight had not been determined.