Robinson R44 Astro, G-WEMS, 15 November 2009

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

• Category: General aviation - rotorcraft
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 15 November 2009
• Aircraft type: Robinson R44 Astro
• Location: Shobdon Airfield, Herefordshire
• Registration: G-WEMS

Robinson R44 Astro, G-WEMS

Summary:

Whilst touching down close to a hangar, the helicopter started to oscillate and the pilot lost control. It rolled onto its right side and the hangar, and some helicopters inside, were also damaged by flying debris. The pilot and passenger were uninjured.

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Published 10 December 2014