Agusta A109S, G-IOOZ, 8 December 2013

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - rotorcraft
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
8 December 2013
Aircraft type:
Agusta A109S
Location:
East of Withypool, Somerset
Registration:
G-IOOZ

Agusta A109S, G-IOOZ

Summary:

The aircraft was making a night approach in misty conditions to a private landing ground which was marked by the lights from a vehicle. As he neared the site, the pilot switched on his landing light and was immediately dazzled by the glare reflected back from the mist. Although he quickly switched the light off again, the distraction led him to strike the tail rotor on a tree and the helicopter was damaged in the rapid forced landing which ensued.

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