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Asturias Helicopter Crash Investigation Progresses After Wreckage Recovery

The SEPA firefighting helicopter that crashed into the Tanes reservoir has been retrieved, as officials continue inquiries into the high-voltage cable entanglement that caused the accident.

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Overview

  • The SEPA helicopter crashed on May 2 while collecting water for firefighting, with the pilot escaping unharmed after swimming to shore.
  • Authorities confirmed the helicopter's water bucket snagged high-voltage cables, leading to the crash in the embalse de Tanes.
  • The wreckage was recovered on May 4 from a depth of 10.5 meters using a coordinated operation involving divers, drones, floats, and a crane.
  • The crash caused temporary power and mobile service outages in Caso and Sobrescobio, but services were restored by the night of May 2.
  • An official investigation by the Guardia Civil and SEPA is ongoing, and SEPA plans to replace the damaged helicopter to restore its full firefighting capacity.