Hughes 369 accident near Ramatuelle, France, Fr, August 4, 2015
On August 4, 2015 at about 12:00 pm local time, a Hughes 369 (helicopter), registered DHBRM, was substantially damaged in an accident during landing near Ramatuelle, France. 2 people had minor injuries.
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
- August 4, 2015 · about 12:00 pm local time
- Place
- Ramatuelle, France, France
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people had minor injuries.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Hughes 369 · all 369s on the register
- Registration
- DHBRM · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On August 4, 2015, a Hughes 369 helicopter, D-HBRM, was substantially damaged after impact with terrain near Ramatuelle, France. The pilot and passenger suffered minor injuries. This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the French government. Any further information may be obtained from: Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses (BEA) Telephone: +33 1 49 92 72 00 Facsimile : +33 1 49 92 72 03 Web: www.bea.aero This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the French Bureau d'Enquêtes et d'Analyses.
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
- Hard landing during landing defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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