Pilot Debrief

SCHWEIZER 269C near Locarno — 2017-02-07

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Date
2017-02-07
Location
Locarno, CH
Aircraft
SCHWEIZER 269C
Registration
HB-XFQ
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.

NTSB narrative

On February 7, 2017, about 1016 universal coordinated time (UTC), a Schweizer 269C helicopter, Swiss registration HB-XFQ, conducted a precautionary landing near Locarno (LSZL), Switzerland, after the engine oil pressure was at minimum pressure and the oil temperature was at maximum temperature. There were no injuries to the pilots who were on an instructional flight.The investigation is under the jurisdiction of Switzerland. Further information may be obtained from: Swiss Transportation Investigation Safety Board CH-3003 Bern Switzerland Phone: +41 58 466 33 00 Fax: +41 58 466 33 01 This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Swiss Transportation Safety Board.

NTSB coding

  • Loss of engine power (partial) · Maneuvering

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