No fatalities

10 Aug 2019: BELL 206 L1 — Arctic Air AB — Vuoggatjålme, Sweden

Vuoggatjålme, Sweden

On 10 Aug 2019, a BELL 206 L1 operated by Arctic Air AB was involved in an aviation accident near Vuoggatjålme, Sweden. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A Bell 206-L1 helicopter, Swedish registration SE-JOA, sustained damage when its rotor blades struck the tail boom during an emergency landing after a loss of engine power following takeoff near Vuoggatjålme, Sweden. The pilot was uninjured.

Summary of Events

On August 10, 2019, at approximately 0855 hours coordinated universal time, a Bell 206-L1 helicopter (Swedish registration SE-JOA) was involved in an accident near Vuoggatjålme, Sweden. The helicopter experienced a loss of engine power after takeoff, prompting an emergency landing. During the landing, the rotor blades struck the tail boom, resulting in damage to the aircraft. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, was not injured. The flight was originating at the time of the accident; the intended destination has not been determined.

Aircraft Information

The accident aircraft was a Bell 206-L1, a single-engine helicopter. It carried Swedish registration SE-JOA. No further details on the aircraft's configuration or maintenance history were provided in the source.

Investigation

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Swedish Accident Investigation Authority (SHK). This report contains only information released by or obtained from the government of Sweden. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from the Swedish Accident Investigation Authority.