AAIB investigation to Robinson R44 II, G-SAIG and Spitfire IXT, G-CCCA

Contact between aircraft on the active runway, Lashenden (Headcorn) Aerodrome, Kent, 15 June 2016.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 12 January 2017

• Category: Commercial - fixed wing and General aviation - rotorcraft
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 15 June 2016
• Aircraft type: Robinson R44 II and Spitfire IXT
• Location: Lashenden (Headcorn) Aerodrome, Kent
• Registration: G-SAIG and G-CCCA

Summary:

The Robinson R44 helicopter hover taxied across Runway 28 as the Spitfire was completing its landing roll. The propeller of the Spitfire contacted the empennage of the helicopter but neither pilot was aware there had been contact, although a bump was felt in the R44. The helicopter returned to the apron for an inspection, where damage to its empennage and tail rotor guard was discovered.

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Published 12 January 2017