AAIB investigation to Aerospatiale SA341G Gazelle, YU-HMC

Loss of power and rolled over on landing, private landing field, Enfield, 14 July 2018.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 9 May 2019

• Category: General aviation - rotorcraft
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 14 July 2018
• Aircraft type: Aerospatiale SA341G Gazelle
• Location: Private landing field, Enfield, Greater London
• Registration: YU-HMC

Summary:

While trying to reposition his helicopter from one part of his garden to another, the pilot perceived that the engine had lost power. He tried to return to the takeoff site but the helicopter came down about 20 metres short and rolled onto its side. The helicopter was destroyed by a post-crash fire. The cause of the reported loss of power could not be determined.

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Published 9 May 2019