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Old 21st Aug 2017, 17:55
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Pali
 
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Final report published

Final report has been published today, haven't seen English version yet.

Link to final reports (see the SKA2016008, 24.09.2016, OM-H153)

Pilot took off in utter darkness, gained height and made a left descending curve (lost 96m during flight). If he would continue in level flight helicopter would pass the mountain safely. It is unclear why he lost altitude, however it was pointed out that he had only 1 hour 53 minutes on the type at night (4640 during career). CVR recording was destroyed in post crash fire.

Landing on the patch to load the injured hiker was very stressful as it has barely the minimum allowed size (I've been there during a hike, it is quite rough former volcanic terrain).

Engines delivered power to the very end. Per the report it was a CFIT accident. It must be tough for the family of the pilot to read the conclusions.

I added English titles to some photos:









Note: English is not my native language.

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