Accident Details
On September 8, 2016, at 1920 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Robinson R66 helicopter, registered as OE-XHA in Austria, was destroyed when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near Carinthia, Austria. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident.
Injuries and Flight Information
The pilot sustained fatal injuries, and the passenger suffered serious injuries. The flight had originated from Elberfelder Hutte, Austria, and was en route to Salzburg (LOWS), Austria.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Austrian government. This report contains only information released by or obtained from the Austrian government. Further information may be obtained from the Federal Office of Transport, Accident Investigation Branch, Department of Aviation, Postfach 207, 1000 Wien, Lohnergasse 9, 1210 Wien, Austria.