AAIB investigation to Robinson R44 II Raven II, G-LLIZ

Helicopter rollover, Sherburn-in-Elmet Airfield, Yorkshire, 2 October 2019.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 14 May 2020

• Category: General aviation - rotorcraft
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 2 October 2019
• Aircraft type: Robinson R44 II Raven II
• Location: Sherburn-in-Elmet Airfield, Yorkshire
• Registration: G-LLIZ

Summary:

A student pilot was on a solo circuit sortie as part of his PPL course. After landing from the third circuit, the pilot noticed that his jacket, which had been secured on the left seat, had moved. In attempting to retrieve the jacket, it is likely that the pilot inadvertently raised the left collective lever. The helicopter pitched up, yawed to the left and rolled onto its right side. The pilot was able to vacate the helicopter but suffered a head injury in the accident.

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Published 14 May 2020