An Airbus Helicopters H125 helicopter was involved in an accident on Monday afternoon in Mezzovico-Vira, leaving all six occupants injured, one of them seriously. The aircraft, registered HB-ZEJ and operated by a private company, was performing an approach to land near a work site on Via Vira when it fell approximately 20 metres before impacting a meadow.
According to initial information released by cantonal police, the accident occurred at around 16:30 local time. Emergency services responded quickly to the scene.
One occupant sustained life-threatening injuries, while two others were reported to have moderate injuries. The remaining three occupants suffered minor injuries.
The helicopter involved is a single-engine light utility aircraft manufactured by Airbus Helicopters, widely used for transport, construction support, and aerial work operations.
The exact cause of the accident remains unknown at this stage. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances of the crash, including the purpose of the flight.
More details are expected as the investigation progresses.
Note from editor: the featured image doesn’t display the actual aircraft, but is used for editorial purposes only.
This post was published on 5 May 2026 08:50
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