ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 222980
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| Date: | Thursday 13 September 2018 |
| Time: | 13:40 |
| Type: |  Robinson R22 Beta |
| Owner/operator: | Jepar Rotorcraft t/a J.W. Ramsbottom Contractors |
| Registration: | G-MACA |
| MSN: | 3836 |
| Year of manufacture: | 2005 |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-360-J2A |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Gregston House, Haighton, Lancashire -
 United Kingdom
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Gregston House, Haighton, Lancashire |
| Investigating agency: | AAIB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
Robinson R22 Beta, G-MACA was substantially damaged when the helicopter rolled uncontrollably in a low hover, in the grounds of a private house near Haighton, Lancashire, 13 September 2018. The AAIB report into the accident was published 14 March 2019, and the following is an excerpt from it:
"The pilot had flown the helicopter to a friend’s house with the intention of landing in its grounds, which he had done on several previous occasions. The helicopter was brought to a low hover in a field adjacent to the house, the pilot then hover taxied it over a low fence into the grounds and landed.
The pilot had then intended to shut down the helicopter but the owner of the property, who had come onto the patio of the house, gave the pilot a ‘thumbs up’ signal followed by a signal to take off. The pilot applied collective and the helicopter rose into a ground effect hover where he confirmed that the engine was performing normally. The helicopter then rose to a height of about 9 ft and the pilot initiated a pedal turn to the left in preparation for departure.
The pilot reports that as the helicopter turned it was struck by a large gust of wind from the right, which caused the helicopter to roll rapidly to the left. The pilot was unable to correct the roll, despite his control inputs, before the left landing skid struck the ground, followed by the main rotor blades. The helicopter came to rest on its side. Both occupants suffered minor injuries and were assisted from the helicopter by the owner of the house."
Damage sustained to airframe: Per the above AAIB report "Main rotors and fuselage severely damaged"
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
1. AAIB Report: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5c658c9f40f0b676b89cba8a/Robinson_R22_Beta_G-MACA_03-19.pdf
2. https://siteapps.caa.co.uk/g-info/
3. https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/8230098
4. https://helihub.com/2019/03/14/uk-aaib-bulletin-march-2019/
Media:
Robinson R22 Beta G-MACA
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Mar-2019 18:49 | Dr. John Smith | Added |
| 15-Mar-2019 18:50 | harro | Updated [Source, Accident report, ] |
| 16-Mar-2019 00:02 | Dr. John Smith | Updated [Source, Narrative] |
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