Enstrom F-28A-UK, G-BBPN, 12 June 2007

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

• Category: General aviation - rotorcraft
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 12 June 2007
• Aircraft type: Enstrom F-28A-UK
• Location: Ormonde Fields Golf Course, near Codnor, Derbyshire
• Registration: G-BBPN

Enstrom F-28A-UK, G-BBPN

Summary:

The pilot carried out a go-around following an unsuccessful approach to a private landing site. During the go-around the helicopter did not climb sufficiently and sank into some trees. The pilot was not in regular flying practice until shortly before the accident and was attempting to land in a confined site in tailwind conditions.

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Published 10 December 2014