AAIB investigation to Sud-Aviation SE-313B Alouette II, HA-PPC

Tail boom struck by main rotor blades, Breighton Aerodrome, Yorkshire, 17 July 2016

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
13 July 2017
Category:
General aviation - rotorcraft
Report type:
Bulletin - Field investigation
Date of occurrence:
17 July 2016
Aircraft type:
Sud-Aviation SE-313B Alouette II
Location:
17 July 2016 Breighton Aerodrome, Yorkshire
Registration:
HA-PPC

Summary:

The helicopter flew along the runway at about 30 ft agl and carried out a quick stop. Witnesses reported a nose-up pitch attitude of around 45° was attained as the helicopter flared, then, as it levelled, the rotor blades struck the tail boom. The helicopter rotated to the right through 180° and dropped vertically to the ground. Everyone on board was taken to hospital; the pilot died subsequently. No technical failure was found which could explain the accident.

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