Casualties unknown

2014-06-13: Schweizer 269C — 1 fatal 1 seriously injured, BE

1 fatal 1 seriously injured, BE

On June 13, 2014, a Schweizer 269C was involved in an aviation accident near 1 fatal 1 seriously injured, BE. This summary draws on records from the Belgian Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU(Be)).

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On 13 June 2014, a Sikorsky 269C helicopter crashed during an annual proficiency check at Cerfontaine airfield, Belgium. One occupant was fatally injured and one seriously injured. The investigation was conducted by the Belgian Air Accident Investigation Unit.

Synopsis

On 13 June 2014 at 15:00 UTC, a Sikorsky S-300C/269C helicopter crashed at Cerfontaine airfield (ICAO: EBCF) during an approach phase of an annual proficiency check flight. The helicopter was privately owned. There were two persons on board: one fatally injured and one seriously injured. The purpose of the flight was to perform the annual proficiency check of the pilot.

Flight History

The helicopter took off from Cerfontaine airfield for the proficiency check flight. The accident occurred during the final approach phase.

Injuries

According to the report, there was one fatal injury and one serious injury.

Aircraft Information

The aircraft involved was a Sikorsky 269C, also designated S-300C. It was privately owned.

Investigation

The Belgian Air Accident Investigation Unit (AAIU(Be)) investigated the accident, with support from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. The safety investigation report was published on 26 February 2016 as final report reference AAIU-2014-11.