Schweizer 269C incident near Locarno, Ch, February 7, 2017
On February 7, 2017 at about 10:16 am local time, a Schweizer 269C (helicopter), registered HBXFQ, was involved in an incident during maneuvering near Locarno. It was flown under non-U.S. private rules. No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this incident. 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
- February 7, 2017 · about 10:16 am local time
- Place
- Locarno, Switzerland
- Type
- Incident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Schweizer 269C · all 269Cs on the register
- Registration
- HBXFQ · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Not recorded
- Flight
- Flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
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.
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
- Loss of engine power (partial) during maneuvering 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 | 2 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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