Accident to the MBB BK117 registered I-BKUP on 11/05/2019 at Baggiovara [Investigation led by ANSV / Italy]
Oscillations horizontales et verticales incontrôlées à basse hauteur, lors de l'atterrissage
Responsible entity
Preliminary data based on the notification from the Italian authorities:
During landing of an HEMS operation, when very close to the ground, the helicopter suddenly started large oscillations, horizontally and vertically. Several low altitude obstacles were present in the helipad area. After more than one minute, the aircraft got again under control and landed without further consequences. During the oscillations, the alarm Fadec degraded lighted up. Overtorque was also recorded. Mast replacement was required.