Report on accident near Brydalsfossen, Masfjorden municipality in Hordaland county, Norway, 7 December 2015 with Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3, LN-OXG
Aviation report 2016/05
The helicopter was sling loading poles in connection with work on a power line. As the helicopter was above the work site, a tree fell over. It first hit the helicopter's long line, and then hit a person on the ground who was seriously injured. The pilot maneuvered the helicopter away and radioed for assistance. It was probably the downdraft from LN-OXG's main rotor that caused the tree to fall over.
This report is in Norwegian only. No safety recommendation is issued in connection with this investigation.
Facts
Location | Brydalsfossen, Masfjorden municipality, Hordaland county, Norway |
Occurrence date | 07.12.2015 |
Aircraft | Airbus Helicopter AS 350 B3 Ecureuil |
Registration | LN-OXG |
Meteorological conditions | VMC |
County | Hordaland |
Type of occurrence | Accident |
Type of operation | Commercial, other |
Category of operation | Light, helicopter (<= 2 250kg) |
Aircraft category | Helicopter, Single-engine, Turboprop/turboshaft |