ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 213928
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| Date: | Wednesday 1 August 2018 |
| Time: | 13:54 LT |
| Type: |  Robinson R22 Beta |
| Owner/operator: | HQ Aviation Ltd |
| Registration: | G-OODX |
| MSN: | 0720 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1987 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-B2C |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Naunton Beauchamp, Worcestershire -
 United Kingdom
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| Phase: | En route |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Culworth |
| Worcester | |
| Investigating agency: | AAIB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot reported that whilst cruising at 800 ft and 80 kt he heard a sudden bang, the helicopter “aggressively” yawed to the left, he heard the low rpm horn and saw the clutch light illuminate. He initially established the helicopter in autorotation at 60 kt but then reduced the speed to 30 kt to reduce the range and reach a suitable field. During the descent, the pilot pulled the clutch circuit breaker because the clutch light had been illuminated for some time.
He recalled that the low rpm horn was sounding throughout the descent. As the helicopter approached the ground, the pilot flared but this did not sufficiently arrest the descent rate and the tail of the helicopter struck the ground followed by the skids.
The pilot recalled the helicopter rotated forward one or two times before coming to a halt. The pilot and passenger were able to exit the helicopter without serious injury.
AAIB Conclusion:
The drive belts connecting the engine to the drive shaft failed causing a loss of drive to the rotor system. The cause of the initial belt failure could not be determined. The pilot recognised the failure, entered autorotation and landed in a field. Both occupants were able to exit the helicopter with only minor injuries but the helicopter was extensively damaged.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
1. https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/two-people-incredibly-lucky-escape-1851026
2. https://wmas.nhs.uk/2018/08/01/incredibly-lucky-escape-following-helicopter-crash/
3. http://www.eveshamjournal.co.uk/news/regional/16391730.helicopter-crash-man-and-woman-incredibly-lucky-to-walk-way-after-crash-landing-in-field-in-upton-snodsbury-worcester/
4. CAA G-INFO: https://siteapps.caa.co.uk/g-info/
5. https://abpic.co.uk/pictures/registration/G-OODX
6. https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/16395761.probe-after-helicopter-crash-in-naunton-beauchamp-upton-snodsbury-worcester/
7. https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/two-people-incredibly-lucky-escape-1851026
8. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/aaib-current-field-investigations/air-accidents-investigation-branch-current-field-investigations
Images:
Photo: AAIB
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 01-Aug-2018 19:33 | gerard57 | Added |
| 01-Aug-2018 22:31 | Iceman 29 | Updated [Time, Aircraft type, Source, Embed code, Narrative] |
| 02-Aug-2018 21:27 | Dr.John Smith | Updated [Location, Source, Embed code, Narrative] |
| 02-Aug-2018 21:28 | Dr.John Smith | Updated [Embed code, Narrative] |
| 05-Aug-2018 10:05 | Aerossurance | Updated [Location, Narrative] |
| 21-Aug-2018 21:44 | Dr.John Smith | Updated [Location, Narrative] |
| 30-Aug-2018 15:36 | loadmaster | Updated [Registration, Cn, Source] |
| 14-Sep-2018 23:06 | Dr.John Smith | Updated [Aircraft type, Operator, Departure airport, Source] |
| 18-Oct-2018 05:08 | Aerossurance | Updated [Location, Narrative] |
| 18-Oct-2018 16:58 | Dr.John Smith | Updated [Source, Narrative] |
| 20-Sep-2019 17:13 | harro | Updated [Departure airport, Destination airport, Embed code, Narrative, Photo, Accident report, ] |
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