AAIB investigation to Sikorsky S-76C, G-WIWI

Unintentional descent towards trees, Peasmarsh, East Sussex, 3 May 2012.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 16 December 2014
• Last updated: 16 December 2014 — See all updates

• Category: Commercial - rotorcraft
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 3 May 2012
• Aircraft type: Sikorsky S-76C
• Location: Peasmarsh, East Sussex
• Registration: G-WIWI

Summary:

The helicopter descended towards the tops of trees following a discontinued night approach to a private landing site in conditions of reduced visibility and low cloud, when no go-around procedure or routing was available or briefed. One Safety Recommendation is made.

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Sikorsky S-76C G-WIWI 12-14 v2

Published 16 December 2014
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