AS350B2 Ecureuil, G-ORKY, 8 October 2012

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: General aviation - rotorcraft
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 8 October 2012
• Aircraft type: AS350B2 Ecureuil
• Location: Cairngorms National Park, Scotland
• Registration: G-ORKY

AS350B2 Ecureuil, G-ORKY

Summary:

The helicopter was nearing the end of a transit flight, with an empty chain lifting sling suspended beneath it, when it encountered localised severe turbulence. The sling struck the tail rotor system but there were no adverse handing issues and the helicopter landed safely. The helicopter operator introduced a number of safety measures as a result of the accident.

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Published 10 December 2014