Post-flight fire involving amateur-built helicopter in Poland

No fatalities • Rzeszow, Poland

An amateur-built Hummingbird 300LS helicopter caught fire during its ground cooldown period at Rzeszow Jasionka Airport.

What happened

On September 6, 2016, at 1125 UTC, an amateur-built Hummingbird 300LS helicopter, registered as SP-YLN, was involved in an accident at Rzeszow Jasionka Airport (EPRZ) in Rzeszow, Poland.

The incident occurred during the on-ground cooldown period following the helicopter's first hovering flight since its completion. During this period, the aircraft caught fire. The pilot was not injured, but the helicopter sustained substantial damage.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 6 Sep 2016 Hummingbird 300LS accident near Rzeszow, Poland?

An amateur-built Hummingbird 300LS helicopter caught fire during its ground cooldown period at Rzeszow Jasionka Airport.

Were there any fatalities in the 6 Sep 2016 Hummingbird 300LS accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 6 Sep 2016 involved a Hummingbird 300LS, at Rzeszow, Poland.

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