Robinson R22 Beta, G-OHSL, 30 January 2008

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - rotorcraft
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
30 January 2008
Aircraft type:
Robinson R22 Beta
Location:
Field 6 miles south-south-west Shobdon Airfield
Registration:
G-OHSL

Robinson R22 Beta, G-OHSL

Summary:

During the flare recovery manoeuvre during a practise forced landing, the helicopter made contact with the ground. The ground was soft and the helicopter skids sank into the mud, causing the helicopter to pitch forward. The main rotor blades struck the ground, and the helicopter turned over, coming to rest on its left side.

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Published 10 December 2014