Robinson R22 Beta, G-OHSL, 30 January 2008

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

• Category: General aviation - rotorcraft
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 30 January 2008
• Aircraft type: Robinson R22 Beta
• Location: Field 6 miles south-south-west Shobdon Airfield
• Registration: G-OHSL

Robinson R22 Beta, G-OHSL

Summary:

During the flare recovery manoeuvre during a practise forced landing, the helicopter made contact with the ground. The ground was soft and the helicopter skids sank into the mud, causing the helicopter to pitch forward. The main rotor blades struck the ground, and the helicopter turned over, coming to rest on its left side.

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Published 10 December 2014