Encountered problem (variously reported, but likely a tail rotor problem) at low level while on powerline work.  Crashed into residential area.  Pilot injured, passenger seriously injured.  Helicopter was intentionally equipped for powerline work (see this video)

Date:

27 September, 2015

Reg:

SP-SOO

Make:

MD Helicopters

Model:

MD500E

MSN:

0486E

Location:

Burkatów

Civil / Military:

Poland

Link:

http://ddz.doba.pl/artykul/-foto-wideo-katastrofa-helikoptera-w-burkatowie-sa-ranni/8079/13

Link:

http://kontakt24.tvn24.pl/smiglowiec-spadl-na-ziemie-pilot-i-pasazer-wyszli-o-wlasnych-silach,180752.html

Link:

http://www.gazetawroclawska.pl/artykul/8778959,katastrofa-smiglowca-pod-swidnica-pilot-i-pasazer-w-szpitalu,id,t.html