Report on an aviation incident at Heggjabygda, Stad Municipality, Vestland County, on 23 March 2026 involving an Airbus Helicopters AS 350 B3, LN-OVB, operated by Fjord Helikopter AS

Fjord Helikopter AS was tasked with transporting a composite mast to be installed along a power line near Heggjabygda. The mast was carried as an underslung load, with the strap securing the mast attached to the hook of the helicopter’s longline. After approximately 6.5 km of fli...