Helicopter was involved in the rescue of a mountain biker in the area of the Vercours ski resort near Villard-de-Lans. Helicopter reportedly contacted cables and crashed, then consumed by fire. One fatality, two serious (Pilot and SAMU Doctor) and two less serious injuries (two Gendarmes) – the latter four evacuated to hospital in Grenoble for... Read more
Wire strike during low-level rescue operation to try and save a kayaker in flood waters. Successful emergency landing in adjacent meadow without further damage. Part of wire impaled in main blade(s)... Read more
25-Apr-09 F-ZBPR Eurocopter EC145 Corsica, France... Read more
