12/15/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/15/2022 04:42
Preliminary data based on the notification from the Norwegian authorities:
The helicopter was stringing lines through power line pylons via a tool suspended in a longline 14 meters below the helicopter. While working directly on top of a pylon, the long line was dropped, but the right skid hit the pylon before the pilot regained control. The pilot landed next to the pylon.
Strike with power line tower during sling load operation
General informationLocal date | 25/10/2022 |
Responsible entity | Norway - AAIB |
Scope of Investigation | Full (Annex 13) type investigation |
State or area of occurrence | Europe and North Atlantic - Norway |
Location | A proximité AD Stavanger |
Human consequences | None |
Aircraft consequences | Minor |
Occurrence class | Serious incident |
File number | BEA2022-0593 |
Aircraft category | Rotorcraft - Helicopter - Small/light Helicopter - Small Helicopter |
Operator | Norway (Hélitrans Invest) |
Manufacturer / Model | AEROSPATIALE - AS350 |
Aircraft Registration | LN-OGN |
State of registry | Norway |
Last departure point | Norway |
Planned destination | Norway |
Flight phase | Manoeuvring |
Serial number | 8887 |
Operator Type AG | |
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.