Aerospatiale SA.341G Gazelle, HA-LFB, 8 March 2011

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

• Category: General aviation - rotorcraft
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 8 March 2011
• Aircraft type: Aerospatiale SA.341G Gazelle
• Location: Near Honister Slate Mine, Keswick, Cumbria
• Registration: HA-LFB

Aerospatiale SA.341G Gazelle, HA-LFB

Summary:

The helicopter crashed in a valley during a night flight in meteorological conditions that included reduced visibility and low cloud. The investigation found that there were irregularities in the helicopter’s maintenance and airworthiness, but no evidence was found of mechanical failure. The pilot was not qualified to fly at night.

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Published 10 December 2014