Brantly B2B, G-BPIJ, 21 May 2009

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

• Category: General aviation - rotorcraft
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 21 May 2009
• Aircraft type: Brantly B2B
• Location: Hardwick Airfield, Barondale Lane, Hardwick, near Norwich
• Registration: G-BPIJ

Brantly B2B, G-BPIJ

Summary:

Whilst the pilot under instruction was turning downwind in the hover, tail rotor effectiveness was lost and the helicopter developed a high yaw rate. Although the instructor intervened, he was unable to completely stop the rate of yaw before the helicopter touched down. The left skid collapsed and the helicopter rolled on to its left side.

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Published 10 December 2014