Accident
On 1 September 2022 at 18:22 UTC, a Bell 412 helicopter, registration EC-MEJ, operated by Helibravo, collided with power lines in Paranhos, Amares, Portugal. The helicopter was conducting forest firefighting operations at the time of the accident. The occurrence was classified as a collision with power lines.
Investigation
The safety investigation was carried out by GPIAAF (Gabinete de Prevenção e Investigação de Acidentes com Aeronaves e de Acidentes Ferroviários). The final report was published on 5 July 2023. The report contains factual information including the history of the flight, injuries to persons, damage to the aircraft, other damage, personnel information, aircraft information (certification, airworthiness, weight and balance), meteorological information, communications, wreckage and impact information, medical and pathological information, fire, and survival aspects. Tests and research were also conducted as part of the investigation.
Aircraft and Operator
The accident aircraft was a Bell 412, registered EC-MEJ. The operator was Helibravo. The report includes sections on the aircraft's certification, airworthiness and maintenance, and weight and balance.
Outcome
The final report does not state a probable cause for the accident.