Accident to the Airbus AS350 registered CC-ABU on 19/11/2024 at Manihuales (Chile)
Loss of yaw control, hard landing
Responsible entity
Preliminary data based on the notification from the Chilean authorities:
The event occurred when the pilot in command, accompanied by the maintenance mechanic, was on board the AS350 B3 helicopter and prior to landing, there was a sudden contact with the ground. Obstruction of the left pedal path due to interference of the plastic protection panel of the circuit breaker panel, due to missing fasteners.