Enstrom 280C Shark, G-COLL, 19 March 2010

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

• Category: General aviation - rotorcraft
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 19 March 2010
• Aircraft type: Enstrom 280C Shark
• Location: Near Douglas, Isle of Man
• Registration: G-COLL

Enstrom 280C Shark, G-COLL

Summary:

The helicopter took off from a private landing site. At a height of 200 to 300 feet agl the pilot perceived that the engine had stopped and immediately entered autorotation. He turned towards a field on his left, flared, to reduce speed and level off, and the helicopter dropped to the ground from a height of about 10 to 12 ft. The damage was substantial but the helicopter remained upright and the pilot escaped uninjured. No conclusive evidence was found to explain the loss of power.

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Published 10 December 2014