Accident
On June 26, 2016, at approximately 1420 hours coordinated universal time, a Bell Model 407 helicopter with German registration D-HEAB experienced a loss of engine power and subsequently made a hard landing near Kassel, Hesse, Germany. The helicopter sustained substantial damage. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, was not injured.
Flight Details
The flight was a personal cross-country trip that had departed from Assen, Netherlands. The intended destination was Kassel Airport (EDVK) in Kassel, Hesse, Germany.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Investigation (BFU) of Germany. No probable cause has been stated in the available information.