Precautionary landing of Schweizer 269C near Locarno

No fatalities • Locarno, Switzerland

A helicopter performing an instructional flight conducted a precautionary landing in Switzerland due to engine oil pressure and temperature issues.

What happened

On February 7, 2017, at approximately 10:16 UTC, a Schweizer 269C helicopter, registered HB-XFQ, performed a precautionary landing near Locarno (LSZL), Switzerland. The aircraft was engaged in an instructional flight when the crew observed that the engine oil pressure had reached its minimum level and the oil temperature had reached its maximum level.

There were no injuries to the pilots following the landing.

Probable cause

Not determined

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 7 Feb 2017 SCHWEIZER 269C accident near Locarno, Switzerland?

A helicopter performing an instructional flight conducted a precautionary landing in Switzerland due to engine oil pressure and temperature issues.

Were there any fatalities in the 7 Feb 2017 SCHWEIZER 269C accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 7 Feb 2017 involved a SCHWEIZER 269C, at Locarno, Switzerland.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not determined

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