Westland Bell 47G-3B-1, G-BFYI, 4 August 2009

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: General aviation - rotorcraft
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 4 August 2009
• Aircraft type: Westland Bell 47G-3B-1
• Location: 4 August 2009 Bagby Airfield, North Yorkshire
• Registration: G-BFYI

Westland Bell 47G-3B-1, G-BFYI

Summary:

The helicopter was lifted into the hover in a strong and gusting tailwind. It yawed rapidly to the right and, before a stable hover could be re-established, the tail rotor struck the ground. Due to significant vibration through the tail rotor control pedals, the pilot carried out a running landing on to a grass area and shut down the helicopter.

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Published 10 December 2014