Robinson R22 Beta, G-EROM, 11 April 2013

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

• Category: General aviation - rotorcraft
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 11 April 2013
• Aircraft type: Robinson R22 Beta
• Location: Redhill Aerodrome, Surrey
• Registration: G-EROM

Robinson R22 Beta, G-EROM

Summary:

The student pilot was carrying out his first solo flight. As he lifted off, the helicopter rolled and yawed to the right, the main rotor blades struck the ground which caused the helicopter to roll onto its right side. The pilot was uninjured and was able to exit the helicopter unassisted.

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Robinson R22 Beta G-EROM 08-13.pdf (119.67 kb)

Published 10 December 2014