AAIB investigation to Robinson R44 II, G-OPDG

Loss of rotor rpm when landing, Maghera, County Londonderry, 22 July 2021.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 11 November 2021

• Category: General aviation - rotorcraft
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 22 July 2021
• Aircraft type: Robinson R44 II
• Location: Maghera, County Londonderry
• Registration: G-OPDG

Summary:

Whilst reducing the rate of descent to land, the low rotor rpm warning light illuminated, and the warning horn sounded. The pilot attempted to recover rotor rpm whilst also manoeuvring the helicopter to avoid obstacles but, on touching down, the helicopter struck a fence and building.

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Published 11 November 2021