HB-XLS
ENSTROM 280
On January 22, 2016, about 0845 hours universal coordinated time, an Enstrom model 280C helicopter, Swiss registration HB-XLS, sustained damage to the tail rotor control system before liftoff from the Buttwil Airfield (LSZU), Buttwil, Switzerland. The pilot was not injured. The local flight was preparing to depart LSZU at the time of the event. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (STSB). This report is for informational purposes and contains only information released by or obtained from the government Switzerland. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board Bundeshaus Nord, Kochergasse 10 CH-3003 Berne Switzerland Tel: +41 58 466 33 00 Website: http://www.sust.admin.ch Email: info-av@sust.admin.ch
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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