According to a newspaper report a new component part has been added to the engine just before take-off, possibly causing the engine failure. The 47-year-old pilot and his passenger were only minor injured in a sucessful autorotation landing, although it caused substantial damage to the helicopter. 2 on board minor injured.

Date:

22 April, 2009

Reg:

D-HWBW

Make:

Rotorway

Model:

Exec 162

MSN:

5240

Location:

Dinkelsbühl/Sinbronn Airfield, Mittelfranke

Country:

Germany

Civil / Military:

Civil

Link:

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