Accident Details
At approximately 12:15 UTC on 3 April 2024, a Kaman K-1200 helicopter registered as HB-ZXY struck the ground in Sonneberg, Thüringen, Germany. The aircraft was operating under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) with one pilot onboard; no crew, passengers, or third parties were reported. The helicopter sustained serious damage. The event is described as a collision with ground and an in-flight loss of control (LOC-I).
Aircraft Information
The helicopter involved was a Kaman K-1200, manufactured by Kaman Aerospace Corporation. It was registered in Switzerland with mark HB-ZXY and operated by Rotex Helicopter AG, based in Balzers, Liechtenstein. The owner is also Rotex Helicopter AG.
Investigation
The Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Investigation (BFU) in Germany has opened an investigation into the accident. The Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (STSB) issued a notification on 26 April 2024 regarding the occurrence.