Rotorway Executive 90, G-BUJZ, 27 June 2007

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

• Category: General aviation - rotorcraft
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 27 June 2007
• Aircraft type: Rotorway Executive 90
• Location: Willingdale Airfield (disused), Essex
• Registration: G-BUJZ

Rotorway Executive 90, G-BUJZ

Summary:

During the recovery from a practice autorotation the rotor rpm drooped. The instructor took control and attempted to land in a field with standing crop. Shortly after landing the aircraft pitched forward and rolled; the aircraft came to rest on its starboard side and was extensively damaged.

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Published 10 December 2014