Enstrom 280C Shark, G-BXEE, 13 April 2006

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

• Category: General aviation - rotorcraft
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 13 April 2006
• Aircraft type: Enstrom 280C Shark
• Location: Sandtoft Aerodrome, Doncaster
• Registration: G-BXEE

Enstrom 280C Shark, G-BXEE

Summary:

The instructor had insufficient power set whilst hover taxiing resulting in over-pitching of the rotor blades. A lack of experience on type, an absence of any low RPM warning device and an element of distraction were all contributory factors. The instructor recognised the blades were over-pitched and took appropriate recovery action by lowering the collective and attempting a run-on landing. During the landing the left skid caught the ground, rolling the aircraft onto its side.

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Published 10 December 2014