Robinson R44, G-MAMK, 16 April 2006

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

• Category: General aviation - rotorcraft
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 16 April 2006
• Aircraft type: Robinson R44
• Location: Holt Lodge Inn, Llan-y-pwll, Wrexham, North Wales
• Registration: G-MAMK

Robinson R44, G-MAMK

Summary:

Following a heavy landing, the pilot raised the collective lever, but then lost control of the aircraft in yaw, and it fell onto its right side. Examination of photographs taken shortly after the accident indicated that the approach had been flown downwind, although the pilot reported that he had landed into wind.

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Published 10 December 2014