Following a decrease in engine power, the pilot entered an autorotation. Upon landing at a solar power plant, the helicopter struck a photovoltaic panel and rolled onto its side.  Probable write-off

Date:

26 October, 2013

Reg:

F-GPKA

Make:

Robinson

Model:

R22

MSN:

2448

Location:

Torreilles

Country:

France

Civil / Military:

Civil

Operator:

Helico-66

Link:

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Link:

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Link:

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