AAIB investigation to Robinson R22 Beta, G-PERE

Rolled over whilst lifting to the hover, East Lound, Doncaster, 19 February 2019.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 9 May 2019

• Category: General aviation - rotorcraft
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 19 February 2019
• Aircraft type: Robinson R22 Beta
• Location: East Lound, Doncaster
• Registration: G-PERE

Summary:

During a training flight, as the helicopter lifted into the hover, the student applied full left pedal in reaction to a right roll. This caused a dynamic rollover. The instructor was unable to react quickly enough to prevent the rollover.

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Published 9 May 2019