Overview

• The Morane 29 went down around 19:10 on August 24 in the Rosporden area while responding to a vegetation fire that threatened a home, according to the prefecture.
• Authorities said the helicopter contacted the water during an ecopage to refill its bambi bucket, leading to a loss of balance and the crash.
• The pilot and an onboard firefighter officer exited the cabin and reached the shore without injuries, the prefecture reported.
• State services opened an investigation to establish the causes of the accident, and officials announced a prompt replacement to ensure operational continuity.
• Officials noted heavy recent use of the aircraft, including 27 water drops earlier Sunday and a season total of 33 interventions and 154 drops.