Summary
On October 26, 2013, a Robinson R22 - ALPHA (F-GPKA) was involved in an accident near Torreilles, FR. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
On October 26, 2013, at 1226 UTC, a Robinson R22 helicopter, French registration, F-GPKA, collided with the terrain during an autorotation following a loss of power in Torreilles, France. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The helicopter was substantially damaged. The helicopter departed Torreilles, France and was on a local flight with an intended destination of Torreilles, France, when the accident occurred.
This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the French government.
This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN14WA060. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft F-GPKA.
Accident Details
Aircraft Information
Analysis
On October 26, 2013, at 1226 UTC, a Robinson R22 helicopter, French registration, F-GPKA, collided with the terrain during an autorotation following a loss of power in Torreilles, France. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The helicopter was substantially damaged. The helicopter departed Torreilles, France and was on a local flight with an intended destination of Torreilles, France, when the accident occurred.
This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the French government. Any further information may be obtained from:
Bureau d'Enquetes et d'Analyses
pour la securite de l'aviation civile
Zone Sud - Batiment 153
200 rue de Paris
Aeroport du Bourget
93352 Le Bourget Cedex
France
Tel: +33 1 49 92 72 00
Fax: +33 1 49 92 72 03
www.bea.aero
This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the BEA of France.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN14WA060