Eurocopter SA342J Gazelle, F-GJSL, 8 May 2005

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

• Category: General aviation - rotorcraft
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 8 May 2005
• Aircraft type: Eurocopter SA342J Gazelle
• Location: Ockington Farm Strip, near Dymock, Gloucestershire
• Registration: F-GJSL

Eurocopter SA342J Gazelle, F-GJSL

Summary:

After making an approach to hover at a private landing site, the pilot initiated a spot turn to the left. After turning through 90? the rate of yaw increased and the pilot, believing he had lost control of the helicopter due to a strong gust of wind, increased collective pitch. The pilot then became disorientated and reduced collective pitch. The helicopter hit the roof of an adjacent building, the tail boom detached and the main body of the helicopter fell to the ground. Both occupants were seriously injured.

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Published 10 December 2014