Date:	Tuesday 9 October 2001
Time:	08:30
Type:	Eurocopter AS 350B2 Ecureuil
Owner/operator:	Heliwest
Registration:	I-LASG
MSN:	3217
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Destroyed
Category:	Accident
Location:	near Terme di Vinado, Cuneo -   Italy
Phase:	En route
Nature:	External load operation
Departure airport:
Destination airport:
Investigating agency:	ANSV
Confidence Rating:	Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities

Narrative:
Underslung bucket snagged on tree at Valle Stura, control lost and helicopter crashed into a rock and was destroyed by fire. Pilot Giuliano Lastone killed.

ANSV n.A/1/02
Air International March 2002, p142

Date/time	Contributor	Updates
22-Aug-2012 11:52	astazou	Added
22-Aug-2012 11:52	harro	Updated [Aircraft type, ]
10-Apr-2018 16:45	TB	Updated [Location, Source, Narrative, ]