AAIB investigation to Agusta AW169, G-KSST

Helicopter downwash caused flying debris injury to one person, Epsom, Surrey, 2 July 2022.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 November 2022

• Category: Commercial - rotorcraft
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 2 July 2022
• Aircraft type: Agusta AW169
• Location: Epsom, Surrey
• Registration: G-KSST

Summary:

As the helicopter transitioned to forward flight after departing from an in-town landing site, the downdraught of the helicopter caused a significant amount of flying debris in a local garden. One person in the garden was hit in the face by a flying object and suffered a significant cut to his face.

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Published 10 November 2022