CEN15WA438

NTSB accident investigation · Hughes 369 · Ramatuelle, France, France · August 4, 2015

Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigation
Date
August 4, 2015, 12:00 local (12:00 UTC)
Place
Ramatuelle, France, France
Injuries
2 minor
Damage
Substantial damage
Phase of flight
Landing
Aircraft
D-HBRMHughes 369
Defining event
Landing: Hard landing
NTSB office
Central Region
Lead agency
Other
Case key
92140

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Sequence of events

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Factual narrative

On August 4, 2015, a Hughes 369 helicopter, D-HBRM, was substantially damaged after impact with terrain near Ramatuelle, France. The pilot and passenger suffered minor injuries. This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the French government. Any further information may be obtained from: Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses (BEA) Telephone: +33 1 49 92 72 00 Facsimile : +33 1 49 92 72 03 Web: www.bea.aero This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the French Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses.

Aircraft

Registration
D-HBRM
Reported as
Hughes 369
Category
Helicopter
Damage
Substantial damage