AAIB investigation to AW169, G-KSSC
AW169 (G-KSSC), helicopter downwash moved cricket pitch ground cover causing injury to one person, Bearsted Common, Maidstone, 11 October 2023
During the final approach to a Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) landing site, the rotor downwash from the helicopter moved an unsecured ground cover on a cricket pitch. The cover struck a bystander on the leg causing a minor injury.
Safety action was taken by the operator to amend its Operations Manual to include enhanced guidance for pilots on helicopter downwash.
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Published 13 June 2024