Robinson R44 Raven II, G-IGJC, 22 November 2008

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: General aviation - rotorcraft
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 22 November 2008
• Aircraft type: Robinson R44 Raven II
• Location: Liverpool Airport
• Registration: G-IGJC

Robinson R44 Raven II, G-IGJC

Summary:

When the collective was raised on takeoff the helicopter began to rotate quickly. The pilot identified left yaw and applied right yaw pedal, whereas the initial yaw was probably to the right, causing the helicopter to rotate more quickly to the right. Unable to regain control in flight the pilot lowered the helicopter to the ground where it rolled over.

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Published 10 December 2014