AAIB investigation to MBB-BK 117 D-2 EC145, G-HEMC

Aircraft struck a wire whilst taxiing, Near Hollesley, Suffolk, 15 December 2018.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 11 April 2019

• Category: Commercial - rotorcraft
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 15 December 2018
• Aircraft type: MBB-BK 117 D-2 EC145
• Location: Near Hollesley, Suffolk
• Registration: G-HEMC

Summary:

Whilst repositioning to land during a Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) operation at night, the aircraft struck a wire. No damage was caused. Despite a reconnaissance from the air and on foot, the presence of the wire was not known to the crew.

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Published 11 April 2019