No fatalities

18 May 2015: HUGHES 369 — Heliwest — Bocognano, Corse-du-Sud, France, France

Bocognano, Corse-du-Sud, France, France

On 18 May 2015, a HUGHES 369 operated by Heliwest was involved in an aviation accident near Bocognano, Corse-du-Sud, France, France. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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On May 18, 2015, a Hughes 369 helicopter (OH-HNR) impacted terrain near Bocognano, France, seriously injuring the two crew members. The investigation is under BEA jurisdiction.

Accident Overview

On May 18, 2015, at approximately 0810 hours coordinated universal time, a Hughes model 369 helicopter, registered in Finland as OH-HNR, impacted terrain near Bocognano, Corse-du-Sud, France. The two crew members on board sustained serious injuries.

Flight Details

The flight itinerary and purpose were not initially determined at the time of the reporting.

Investigation

The accident investigation is being conducted by the Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses (BEA), the French civil aviation safety investigation authority. This report is based solely on information provided by the government of France.

Further Information

Inquiries regarding this accident may be directed to: BEA, Aeroport du Bourget, Zone Sud – Bâtiment 153, 200 rue de Paris, 93352 Le Bourget Cedex, France. Telephone: +33(1) 49 92 72 00. Website: http://www.bea.aero. Email: [email protected].