Conducting a hoist training in front of a hanger located adjacent to Kumamoto Airport. While hovering at 60ft, it encountered close proximity to other aircraft.  Reported distance between two aircraft was 50ft horizontally.

Date:

14 October, 2013

Reg:

JA15KM

Make:

Eurocopter

Model:

AS365

MSN:

6585

Location:

Kumamoto

Country:

Japan

Civil / Military:

Civil

Operator:

Kumamoto-Fire-Dept

Link:

http://www.bea.aero/fr/enquetes/2013/2013.semaine.43.pdf