BEA - Office of Investigations and Analysis for Civil Aviation Safety of the French Republic
BEA - Office of Investigations and Analysis for Civil Aviation Safety of the French Republic
12/08/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/08/2023 03:04
Accident to the Robinson R44 registered F-HLOU on 31/10/23 at Salazie
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Accident to the Robinson R44 registered F-HLOU on 31/10/23 at Salazie
Collision avec le relief
Responsible entity
France - BEA
Investigation progression In progress
Progress: 75%
Vol local ALP de l'Eperon (974)
Lors du vol, le pilote déclare PAN PAN puis effectue un demi-tour. L'hélicoptère perd de la hauteur et entre en collision avec le relief.
Courtey translation:
During the flight, the pilot declared PAN PAN then made a U-turn. The helicopter lost height and collided with the terrain.
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General information
| Local date | 31/10/2023 |
| Responsible entity | France - BEA |
| State or area of occurrence | Africa - Réunion |
| Location | Salazie |
| Human consequences | Fatal |
| Number of death | 4 |
| Aircraft consequences | Destroyed |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Occurence category | UNK: Unknown or undetermined |
| File number | BEA2023-0499 |
| Aircraft category | Rotorcraft - Helicopter - Small/light Helicopter - Small Helicopter |
| Operator | France - Other (Hélilagon) |
| Manufacturer / Model | ROBINSON - R44 |
| Aircraft Registration | F-HLOU |
| State of registry | France |
| Last departure point | Reunion (French) |
| Planned destination | Reunion (French) |
| Flight phase | En route |
| Serial number | 10158 |
| Operator Type AG | Sales/rental/service |
| Operation Type | Non-Commercial Operations - Pleasure - Local |
BEA is the French air safety investigation authority for civil aviation. The sole objective of the investigation is to improve air safety. It is intended neither to apportion blame nor to assess responsiblity.