Schweizer 300, G-JAMA, 7 September 2007

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

• Category: General aviation - rotorcraft
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 7 September 2007
• Aircraft type: Schweizer 300
• Location: Biggin Hill Airfield, Kent
• Registration: G-JAMA

Schweizer 300, G-JAMA

Summary:

As the helicopter started to lift, it began to yaw rapidly anticlockwise. It fell off the helipad and the tail rotor struck the ground. The tail rotor driveshaft sheared and parts of a tail rotor blade penetrated the cabin injuring the pilot.

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Published 10 December 2014