Accident to the helicopter EC120 registered F-GVTA on 01/07/2016 at Courchevel (73)

Perte de contrôle en vol lors de l'approche sur une hélistation

Responsible entity

France - BEA

Investigation progression Closed

Progress: 100%

Flight from Avignon Caumont AD (84) - Courchevel ALP (73).

During final approach, at a height of 10 m, the pilot lost control of the helicopter in yaw. The helicopter struck the ground and turned over onto its right side.

Final report (FR) (2017/03/03)

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General information
Local date	01/07/2016
Responsible entity	France - BEA
State or area of occurrence	France - 73 Savoie
Location	ALP Courchevel
Human consequences	Minor
Number of minor injuries	1
Aircraft consequences	Destroyed
Occurrence class	Accident
Occurence category	LOC-I: Loss of control - inflight
File number	BEA2016-0371

Flight Information
Aircraft category	Helicopter
Operator	France (HELICOPTERES JET SYSTEMS)
Manufacturer / Model	EUROCOPTER - EC120
Aircraft Registration	F-GVTA
State of registry	France
Last departure point	France - LFMV (AVN): Avignon Caumont
Planned destination	France - LFLJ (CVF): Courchevel (Altiport)
Flight phase	Approach
Serial number	1258
Operator Type AG	Private owner
Operation Type	Non-Commercial Operations - Pleasure - Cross Country

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