AAIB investigation to Rotorsport UK MTO Sport, G-CIHH

Controlled collision with terrain, 2 miles east-northeast of Blair Atholl, Perthshire, 30 June 2018.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 11 October 2018

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 30 June 2018
• Aircraft type: Rotorsport UK MTO Sport
• Location: 2 miles east-north-east of Blair Atholl, Perthshire
• Registration: G-CIHH

Summary:

The pilot carried out a controlled but unintended touchdown on hilly terrain having become distracted while checking on his livestock. The gyroplane was damaged but he was unhurt.

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Rotorsport UK MTO Sport, G-CIHH 10-18

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Published 11 October 2018