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Accident to the Airbus AS350 registered HB-ZES on 14/02/2024 at Sierre [Investigation delegated to BEA by the authorities of Switzerland]

Collision with a high-voltage power line during a slinging operation

Responsible entity

France - BEA

Investigation progression In progress
Progress: 50%

Preliminary data based on the notification from the Swiss authorities:

During a sling load operation, the helicopter collided with a high-voltage power line after picking up the load.