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 |