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.