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Accident to the helicopter Airbus EC120 registered LN-OTO on 25/05/2018 at Skogn [Investigation led by AIBN / Norway]

Perte de contrôle lors de l'atterrissage, basculement sur le côté

Responsible entity

Norway - AAIB

Preliminary data based on the notification from the Norwegian authorities:

During landing at Skogn airport, LN-OTO overflew and approached to land on the grass runway. Wind direction NW, approaching against the wind. The helicopter began to yaw to the left. The commander was unable to stop the rotation, first using right pedal and then applying collective. The helicopter rotated twice, ended on the ground - left skid first and rolled onto its right side.