AAIB investigation to Robinson R22 Beta, G-CTRL

Dynamic rollover while attempting to lift-off, Nottingham Heliport, 30 January 2018.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
12 April 2018
Category:
General aviation - rotorcraft
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
30 January 2018
Aircraft type:
Robinson R22 Beta
Location:
Nottingham Heliport
Registration:
G-CTRL

Summary:

The helicopter rolled onto its right side when the student pilot attempted to lift into the hover to make his first solo flight. The instructor was watching from nearby and witnessed the helicopter rotate around the right skid and fall on its side due to dynamic rollover.

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