Agusta A109A II, G-ELTE, 2 May 2008

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
Commercial - rotorcraft
Report type:
Bulletin - Field investigation
Date of occurrence:
2 May 2008
Aircraft type:
Agusta A109A II
Location:
Redhill Aerodrome, Surrey
Registration:
G-ELTE

Agusta A109A II, G-ELTE

Summary:

Whilst in flight, the landing gear operating handle detached from the selector mechanism, preventing the landing gear from being lowered. The pilot disembarked the passengers in the hover and successfully landed the helicopter on prepositioned car tyres.

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Published 10 December 2014