Accident Robinson R44 Raven I F-GXRF, Monday 16 September 2013
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Date:Monday 16 September 2013
Time:
Type:Silhouette image of generic R44 model; specific model in this crash may look slightly different    
Robinson R44 Raven I
Owner/operator:Private
Registration: F-GXRF
MSN: 1302
Year of manufacture:2003
Engine model:Lycoming O-540-F1B5
Fatalities:Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities:0
Aircraft damage: Substantial
Category:Accident
Location:Font-Romeu -   France
Phase: Landing
Nature:Private
Departure airport:Château de Pennautier
Destination airport:Font-Romeu
Investigating agency: BEA
Confidence Rating: Information verified through data from accident investigation authorities
Narrative:
The helicopter rolled to the side during landing at Font-Romeu and sustained substantial damages. Both occupants escaped uninjured. The pilot got a "Low RPM"-warning at an altitude of 2m AGL just before the crash-landing.

Accident investigation:
cover
  
Investigating agency: BEA
Report number: BEA f-rf130916
Status: Investigation completed
Duration:
Download report: Final report

Sources:

http://www.bea.aero/fr/enquetes/2013/2013.semaine.38.pdf

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Revision history:

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26-Sep-2013 11:20 Alpine Flight Added

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