Robinson R22 Beta, G-OLIZ, 30 October 2006

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - rotorcraft
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
30 October 2006
Aircraft type:
Robinson R22 Beta
Location:
Falhouse Lane, Whitley, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
Registration:
G-OLIZ

Robinson R22 Beta, G-OLIZ

Summary:

During the initial climb at slow speed, the pilot was aware of the engine seeming to “splutter” and he increased the collective input. The low rpm horn then activated and, assuming an engine failure, the pilot lowered the collective and carried out a forced landing into some trees. The helicopter was extensively damaged during the landing. No malfunction was subsequently identified with the engine and the pilot considered that the apparent engine problem may have been the result of carburettor icing.

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Published 10 December 2014