This story was here yesterday, but the thread was removed?. .. .Condolences to all at Turbomeca. Very sad to see something of this nature at a celebration.. .. .From the Turbomeca website.. .Bordes, 27.03.2002. .. .Helicopter Accident at Turbomeca. .. .Turbomeca regretfully announces that on Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at 5 :25 p.m., an Ecureuil helicopter belonging to its CGTM subsidiary crashed into an industrial building at the Turbomeca factory located in Tarnos (Landes). The building was vacant at the time. . .The aircraft was being used to give inaugural helicopter rides in celebration of the delivery of Turbomeca’s 5000th ARRIEL engine. . .. .In addition to the CGTM pilot, five passengers – all Turbomeca employees - were on board. The pilot and one passenger were killed with the four others suffering minor injuries. . .. .The cause of the accident is not known and is being investigated. . .. .Turbomeca and its employees extend their deepest sympathies to the families.