Tail rotor control system damage at Buttwil Airfield

No fatalities • Buttwil, Switzerland

An Enstrom 280C helicopter experienced damage to its tail rotor control system during pre-flight operations in Switzerland.

What happened

On January 22, 2016, at approximately 0845 UTC, an Enstrom 280C helicopter, registered as HB-XLS, sustained damage to its tail rotor control system. The incident occurred at Buttwil Airfield (LSZU) in Buttwil, Switzerland, while the aircraft was preparing for a local flight. The aircraft was operated by Flugschule Eichenberger AG. The pilot was not injured during the event.

Probable cause

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 22 Jan 2016 ENSTROM 280 C accident near Buttwil, Switzerland?

An Enstrom 280C helicopter experienced damage to its tail rotor control system during pre-flight operations in Switzerland.

Were there any fatalities in the 22 Jan 2016 ENSTROM 280 C accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 22 Jan 2016 involved a ENSTROM 280 C, operated by Flugschule Eichenberger AG, at Buttwil, Switzerland.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

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