AAIB investigation to Rotorway Executive 162F Modified, G-ZHWH

Ground handling wheel fell off in flight over Hampshire, 10 September 2023

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 11 January 2024

• Category: General aviation - rotorcraft
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 10 September 2023
• Aircraft type: Rotorway Executive 162F Modified
• Location: In flight over Hampshire
• Registration: G-ZHWH

Summary

The helicopter took off with its ground handling wheels attached. This was discovered after landing as one was still attached and one was missing, having fallen off in flight. There were no known injuries or damage.

Safety action was taken by the UK maintenance organisation to amend the helicopter’s checklist, in its Pilot Operating Handbook, to add a check that the ground handling wheels have been removed prior to departure.

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Published 11 January 2024