After engine failure indication the pilot decided to land in the heliport of the Montmelo motor racing circuit. During approach there was an explosion of the engine, provoking the power turbine and exhaust nozzle to detach. Important damage to the engine and the exhaust nozzle.
- Date:
- 26 March, 2015
- Reg:
- EC-KYJ
- Make:
- Eurocopter
- Model:
- AS355
- MSN:
- 5767
- Location:
- Montmelo motor racing circuit, nr Barcelona
- Country:
- Spain
- Civil / Military:
- Civil
- Operator:
- Catalonia-Police
- Link:
- http://www.bea.aero/fr/enquetes/2015/2015.semaine.13.pdf
Accidents, Airbus Helicopters, AS355, AS355N, Catalonia Police, Civil, Eurocopter, Law Enforcement, Safety, Spain
