AAIB investigation to AW109SP GrandNew, G-FRRN

Engine started with rotor brake on, London Heliport (Battersea), 19 November 2018.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 14 March 2019

• Category: Commercial - rotorcraft
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 19 November 2018
• Aircraft type: AW109SP GrandNew
• Location: London Heliport (Battersea)
• Registration: G-FRRN

Summary:

The pilot was starting the helicopter in order to depart from the heliport before it closed. Having completed his checks and been given permission to start, the pilot started the No 1 engine. He was alerted by the marshaller and by ATC that smoke was coming from the rotor head. He shut down the engine and, whilst completing the checks, noticed that the rotor brake was on.

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Published 14 March 2019