Robinson R22 Beta, G-ROUT, 22 January 2007

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

• Category: General aviation - rotorcraft
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 22 January 2007
• Aircraft type: Robinson R22 Beta
• Location: Near Romiley, Stockport, Cheshire
• Registration: G-ROUT

Robinson R22 Beta, G-ROUT

Summary:

During an approach to a private landing site, the pilot brought G-ROUT to a high hover with a strong tailwind. During the subsequent right turn to align the helicopter into wind, G-ROUT started descending and the pilot was unable to prevent the helicopter contacting a wooden fence and rolling onto its side.

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Published 10 December 2014