NTSB CAROL · Event
Event CEN17WA245
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On June 22, 2017, about 0900 hours universal coordinated time, a Bell 204B helicopter, Austrian registration OE-XRK, sustained substantial damage during an autorotation following a loss of engine power while conducting sling load operations near Alpbach, Austria. The pilot was not injured. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Austrian Civil Aviation Safety Investigative Authority. This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by or obtained from the government of Belgium. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Austrian Civil Aviation Safety Investigation Authority Trauzlgasse 1, A-1210 Vienna, Austria Tel: +43 171162/659211 E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.casa.gov.au Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database Retrieved: 2026-02-12
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