01/26/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/26/2023 04:10
Vol de transport de charge cirque de Mafate (974).
En arrivant sur la zone de dépose de la charge, le pilote entame la descente. La charge, qui tourne sur elle même, heurte une des personnes présentes pour réceptionner la charge.
The translation below is for information only:
Sling load operation at Cirque de Mafate (La Réunion).
On arrival at the dropzone, the pilot initiated the descent. The load, which was spinning, hit one of the persons who were there to receive the load.
Strike of person by load during sling load operation
General informationLocal date | 14/12/2022 |
Responsible entity | France - BEA |
Scope of Investigation | Full (Annex 13) type investigation |
State or area of occurrence | Africa - Réunion |
Location | Ilet à Malheur |
Human consequences | Serious |
Number of serious injuries | 1 |
Aircraft consequences | None |
Occurrence class | Accident |
Occurence category | EXTL: External load related occurrences |
File number | BEA2023-0022 |
Aircraft category | Rotorcraft - Helicopter - Small/light Helicopter - Small Helicopter |
Operator | France - Mafate Hélicoptères |
Manufacturer / Model | AEROSPATIALE - AS350 |
Aircraft Registration | F-OMAB |
State of registry | France |
Last departure point | |
Planned destination | |
Flight phase | Manoeuvring |
Serial number | 7150 |
Operator Type AG | Sales/rental/service |
Operation Type | Specialised Operations (Aerial Work) - Construction/Sling load |
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.