ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 386506
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| Date: | Saturday 30 March 2024 |
| Time: | c. 11:55 LT |
| Type: |  Robinson R44 Raven II |
| Owner/operator: | Bigas Grup Helicopters |
| Registration: | EC-LYD |
| MSN: | 10070 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2003 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming IO-540-AE1A5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | Barcelona Port Authority Heliport (LEPB) -
 Spain
|
| Phase: | Standing |
| Nature: | Passenger - Non-Scheduled/charter/Air Taxi |
| Departure airport: | Barcelona Port Authority Heliport (LEPB) |
| Investigating agency: | CIAIAC |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
A Robinson R44 Raven II suffered an accident at Barcelona Port Authority Heliport (LEPB).
The pilot was carrying out the pre-flight checklist in order to carry out a tourist flight, and at the moment of applying power the aircraft rotated to the left, making between 2 and 3 turns and impacting the helipad. There were no passengers on board at the time.
As a result, the tail broke, and there was significant damage to the rotor and fuselage. No personal injuries occurred.
Sources:
https://www.transportes.gob.es/organos-colegiados/ciaiac/investigacion/2024/a-005-2024
https://cdn.jetphotos.com/full/5/1043732_1694758776.jpg (photo)
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Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 10-Apr-2024 19:24 | ASN | Added |
| 10-Apr-2024 19:24 | ASN | Updated [Narrative] |
| 10-Apr-2024 21:35 | RobertMB | Updated [Time, Aircraft type, Source, Narrative] |
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