Accident to the helicopter AS355, registered HB-ZOO and operated by Héli-Lausanne, on 05/22/2016 near Reykjavik [Investigation led by AIB / Iceland]

Preliminary data based on the notification from the Icelandic authorities:

The helicopter was approximately 15 meters above ground, in a mountain area, prepare for landing on a flat grass area close by. The helicopter suddenly turned about 1.5 circle and collided with the ground. Some persons on board were injured or seriously injured and the helicopter is heavily damaged.

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General information
Local date	22/05/2016
Responsible entity	Iceland - AIB
State or area of occurrence	Iceland
Location	18 NM à l'est de l'AD Reykjavik
Human consequences	Serious
Number of serious injuries	2
Aircraft consequences	Substantial
Occurrence class	Accident
File number	BEA2016-0303

Flight Information
Aircraft category	Helicopter - Small helicopter
Operator	Switzerland (Heli-Lausanne)
Manufacturer / Model	AEROSPATIALE - AS355
Aircraft Registration	HB-ZOO
State of registry	Switzerland
Last departure point	Iceland - BIRK (RKV) : Reykjavik Ad (Nof)
Planned destination	Iceland - BIRK (RKV) : Reykjavik Ad (Nof)
Flight phase	Landing
Serial number	5751
Operator Type AG
Operation Type	Commercial Air Transport - Passenger

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