Accident Overview
On 5 April 2014, at about 17:54 UTC, an Enstrom 280FX helicopter crashed at Kogl, in the municipality of Kirchham, district of Gmunden, Upper Austria. The accident was investigated by the Austrian Safety Investigation Authority.
Investigation
The final report (GZ.: 2022-0.638.342) was published in 2022. It covers the flight history, pilot information, aircraft maintenance, weather conditions, technical examination, and other relevant aspects. The report includes sections on the aircraft's flight control system, fuel, loading, and witness interviews. No probable cause was stated in the report excerpt.
Aircraft and Flight
The helicopter was a type Enstrom 280FX. The flight originated from Gmunden airfield and was intended to go to Pogusch and return. The accident occurred during the return leg. The exact nature of the damage and any injuries were not specified in the available excerpt.