Eurocopter EC 120B, EI-IZO
Report name:
Eurocopter EC 120B, EI-IZO
Eurocopter EC 120B, EI-IZO
Registration:
EI-IZO
EI-IZO
Type:
Eurocopter EC 120B
Eurocopter EC 120B
Location:
Swansea Airport, West Glamorgan, Wales
Swansea Airport, West Glamorgan, Wales
Date of Occurrence:
07 November 2003
07 November 2003
Category:
General Aviation - Helicopters
General Aviation - Helicopters
Summary:
The helicopter was stationary in the hover over the apron area at Swansea Airport when it unexpectedly yawed left and pitched nose down. The surface wind was a gusting crosswind, varying in direction, from the right and slightly behind the helicopter at 15 to 20 kt. The pilot attempted to recover but the cyclic control reached its aft limit of travel and he was unable to prevent the forward fuselage and front of the right skid contacting the paved surface, followed by the main rotor blades. The helicopter rolled over and slid along the ground for some distance before coming to rest against a vehicle. All persons on board escaped uninjured.
The helicopter was stationary in the hover over the apron area at Swansea Airport when it unexpectedly yawed left and pitched nose down. The surface wind was a gusting crosswind, varying in direction, from the right and slightly behind the helicopter at 15 to 20 kt. The pilot attempted to recover but the cyclic control reached its aft limit of travel and he was unable to prevent the forward fuselage and front of the right skid contacting the paved surface, followed by the main rotor blades. The helicopter rolled over and slid along the ground for some distance before coming to rest against a vehicle. All persons on board escaped uninjured.
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