ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 343153
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| Date: | Monday 25 January 2010 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Bell 407 |
| Owner/operator: | Central Helicopter Services |
| Registration: | HB-XQY |
| MSN: | 53299 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1998 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | None |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Schlieren -
 Switzerland
|
| Phase: | Manoeuvring (airshow, firefighting, ag.ops.) |
| Nature: | External load operation |
| Departure airport: | |
| Investigating agency: | BFU Switz. |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
A worker was injured after being struck by the helicopter's cargo.
Cause
The accident was caused by the metalworker supporting himself with his hand in the danger zone of the helicopter underload when it suddenly lowered.
The following factors contributed to the accident:
* Overhasty working method
* Insufficient coordination and communication
* Inadequate safety instructions
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
BFU Sw.
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 03-Aug-2023 09:29 | harro | Updated |
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