AAIB investigation to MBB-BK 117 D-2, G-SASS

Caravan roof partly lifted by helicopter downdraft, Knochenkelly, Whiting Bay, Brodick, Isle of Arran, North Ayrshire, 4 May 2020.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 8 October 2020

• Category: Commercial - rotorcraft
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 4 May 2020
• Aircraft type: MBB-BK 117 D-2
• Location: Knockenkelly, Whiting Bay, Brodick, Isle of Arran, North Ayrshire
• Registration: G-SASS

Summary:

A caravan roof was partly lifted by the downwash from a helicopter taking off from a nearby landing site on an air ambulance flight. The accident demonstrates the potential for downwash to cause damage during helicopter operations.

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MBB-BK 117 D-2, G-SASS 10-20

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Published 8 October 2020