BEA - Office of Investigations and Analysis for Civil Aviation Safety of the French Republic

02/29/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/29/2024 02:35

Accident to the Guimbal Cabri G2 registered I-CAEF on 18/02/2024 at Bolzano

Accident to the Guimbal Cabri G2 registered I-CAEF on 18/02/2024 at Bolzano

Loss of control, collision with ground

Responsible entity

Italy - ANSV

Preliminary data based on the notification from the Italian authorities:

The helicopter lost control and crashed on the ground in residential area.

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General information
Local date 18/02/2024
Responsible entity Italy - ANSV
State or area of occurrence Italy
Location Bolzano AD
Human consequences Minor
Number of minor injuries 2
Aircraft consequences Substantial
Occurrence class Accident
File number BEA2024-0054
Flight Information
Aircraft category Helicopter - Small helicopter
Operator Italy - Italfly
Manufacturer / Model GUIMBAL - CABRI
Aircraft Registration I-CAEF
State of registry Italy
Last departure point Italy - LIDT : TRENTO/MATTARELLO
Planned destination Italy - LIPB (BZO): Bolzano
Flight phase Unknown
Serial number 1324
Operator Type AG Flying club/school
Operation Type Unknown

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.