Hughes 369 accident near Bocognano, Corse-Du-Sud, France, Fr, May 18, 2015
On May 18, 2015 at about 8:10 am local time, a Hughes 369 (helicopter), registered OHHNR, was destroyed in an accident near Bocognano, Corse-Du-Sud, France. It was flown under non-U.S. commercial rules. 2 people were seriously injured.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- May 18, 2015 · about 8:10 am local time
- Place
- Bocognano, Corse-Du-Sud, France, France · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were seriously injured.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Hughes 369 · all 369s on the register
- Registration
- OHHNR · no longer on the register · serial 77-0166D
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. commercial rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On May 18, 2015, about 0810 hours universal coordinated time, a Hughes model 369 helicopter, Finland registration OH-HNR, impacted terrain near Bocognano, Corse-du-Sud, France. The two crew members were seriously injured. The flight itinerary and purpose of the flight were not initially known. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses (BEA). This report is for informational purposes and contains only information obtained from the government of the France. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses Aeroport du Bourget Zone Sud – Btiment 153 200 rue de Paris 93352 Le Bourget Cedex France Tel: +33(1) 49 92 72 00 Website: http://www.bea.aero Email: com@bea-fr.org
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Unknown or undetermined during unknown defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
- Fire on the ground
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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