Robinson R44 Raven II, G-ODAZ, 26 March 2014

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - fixed wing
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
26 March 2014
Aircraft type:
Robinson R44 Raven II
Location:
Near RAF Wittering, Peterborough
Registration:
G-ODAZ

Robinson R44 Raven II, G-ODAZ

Summary:

While flying at 1,000 ft in VMC conditions, the helicopter struck a bird which the pilot identified as a buzzard. The pilot carried out a precautionary landing to inspect the helicopter, which suffered a broken windscreen transparency. After the inspection, the pilot continued the flight to his destination at White Waltham. He reported that he did not see the bird before it struck the helicopter so had been unable to take avoiding action.

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Robinson R44 Raven II G-ODAZ 06-14.pdf (131.96 kb)

Published 10 December 2014