Finnish R44 in sawing accident
May 17, 2012
A Finnish R44 was lost after a forest cleansing operation near Juuka in eastern Finland yesterday evening. The Finnish public-broadcasting company Yle states that the accident occurred as the helicopter was returning to the landing site. The pilot, who was the sole occupant onboard, escaped with minor injuries, but the aircraft was destroyed. The Robinson helicopter was in the area to clear forest around power lines with an underslung vertical saw.
The cause of the accident is unknown, but it is currently being investigated by the Accident Investigation Board of Finland (Onnettomuustutkintakeskus).