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R44 Circumstances Unknown 26 Jun 2010 G-PIDG
Total for June 2010 : 1
R44 R44 Shobdon UK 15 Nov 2009 G-WEMS
R22 Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK 15 Nov 2009 G-RIDL
Total for November 2009 : 2
R22 After landing at end of solo training sortie, helicopter became airborne during after landing checks and main rotor contacted both ground and tailboom. Substantial damage. 12 Oct 2009 G-TOMM
R44 Student pilot lost control during start up and helicopter lifted off the ground and rolled onto its right side. Subject to AAIB AARF investigation. 07 Oct 2009 G-
Total for October 2009 : 2
R44 RH skid contacted concrete slabs on take-off. A/c tilted to the right & entered slow 90deg spin. Touched down again straight away. One POB, no injury. AAIB AARF investigation. 27 Sep 2009 G-
H269 Instructor and student killed after mayday issued near.Blackpool UK. 22 Sep 2009 G-LINX
Total for September 2009 : 2
47 A/c in downwind hover & spot turn. Wind caught tail. Spin rate increased. Tail rotor blades struck ground. Two POB, no injuries. Subject to AAIB AARF investigation. 04 Aug 2009 G-
Total for August 2009 : 1
R44 Pilot experienced what felt like hydraulic failure in the hover. Substantial damage. No injuries to two POB. Subject to AAIB AARF investigation. 09 Jul 2009 G-
Total for July 2009 : 1
R44 Rolled over on landing. Bystander injured. 28 May 2009 G-CLPR
R22 RH skid caught ground on lift off in windy conditions, a/c tilted and rotor struck ground. Substantial damage. No injuries to one POB. Subject to AAIB AARF investigation. 27 May 2009 G-
B2 LTE during training, instructor intervened late, aircraft rolled over. 21 May 2009 G-BPIJ
Total for May 2009 : 3
Exec Rotorway Exec rollover accident. 20 Apr 2009 G-ESUS
R22 Robinson R22 Beta, G-ODJB 16 Apr 2009 G-ODJB
AS332 Bond Offshore Helicopters, Super Puma AS332L2 crashed off Peterhead, Aberdeen. 01 Apr 2009 G-REDL
Total for April 2009 : 3
R44 R44 Crash at Swansea. Pilot reportedly lost control on take-off. A/c veered left and rotor struck ground. Minor injuries to two POB. Substantial damage. Subject to AAIB Field investigation. 29 Mar 2009 G-EKKO
Total for March 2009 : 1
AS332 EC225 ditched UK North Sea 18 Feb 2009 G-REDU
R22 Crashed during solo training sortie, Sandtoft UK. Only Left magneto switched on, Left magneto failed in flight, RRPM decayed and main rotor struck tailboom. 14 Feb 2009 G-TTHC
Total for February 2009 : 2
AB139 AGUSTA AW-139, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom 23 Dec 2008 G-CHCV
Total for December 2008 : 1
R44 Aircraft yawed on take off, worong pedal applied, yas rate increased. Aircraft rolled over during attemped landing. 22 Nov 2008 G-IGJC
Gazelle Gazelle crashed near Winchcombe, Gloucestershire 01 Nov 2008 G-CBXT
Total for November 2008 : 2
R22 Crashed on pilots first solo flight, Student pilot sustained broken wrist, Helicopter Written Off. 17 Oct 2008 G-SBUT
Unknown Gyrocopter Barton, UK 09 Oct 2008 G-
Total for October 2008 : 2
R22 Aborted take off, Aircraft damaged on landing. Aircraft oversped on previous day and subsequently flown and released by pilots for flight to maintenance base. 22 Sep 2008 G-BZYE
Total for September 2008 : 1
280 Enstrom 280, Dartmoor, Seemingly Wx Related. 30 Aug 2008 G-BYSW
Total for August 2008 : 1
H269 Crashed near Peacehaven, Southern UK 28 Jul 2008 G-SHPP
R44 Aircraft ended up with a downwind component OGE and probably encountered LTE. Overpitched and lost control. 21 Jul 2008 G-YIIK
Total for July 2008 : 2
R44 Crashed during a series of hovering exercises carried out by newly type rated pilot. Caught fire. 15 May 2008 G-LAVH
F28 Loss of yaw control. Cause undetermined, Tail Rotor had struck Tail rotor control cable, however no reason could be found for this to have happened. 10 May 2008 G-BRZG
H269 Cement bag blew into main rotor after landing, extensive damage 05 May 2008 G-WARK
R22 Aircraft hit ground, moving backwards during hover training. 02 May 2008 G-RIAT
A109 Successful wheels up landing, at Redhill following landing gear selection problem. 02 May 2008 G-ELTE
Total for May 2008 : 5
R22 Hover taxied, then turned downwind and tipped over forward. 1 POB, minor injuries. Aircraft written off. Subject to AAIB AARF investigation. 28 Apr 2008 G-OTOY
Total for April 2008 : 1
R44 3 qualified pilots on board, at the end of a few days of mountain flying instruction. Due to weight hover only possible IGE, take off into wind not possible so took off downwind. The aircraft hit tubulence and then slid along ground and rolled over. Aircraft was over HOGE weight and under HIGE weight for the conditions of the day, the attempted transition in ground effect was unsuccesful. 15 Mar 2008 G-WMWM
AS365 Fenestron struck helideck stanchion on landing. Subject to AAIB AARF investigation. 09 Mar 2008 G-BKXD
Total for March 2008 : 2
AS332 A/c struck by lightning. No equipment or handling problems reported, flight continued. On arrival three main rotor blades found damaged. Subject to AAIB AARF investigation. 22 Feb 2008 G-REDM
R22 Heavy landing. Roll over. Probable write-off. No injuries to one POB. Subject to AAIB AARF investigation. 16 Feb 2008 G-CCVY
H269 While parked with engine running a loud bang was heard and a/c began to pitch, roll and shake violently. Damage to blades and dampers. Subject to AAIB Field investigation. 04 Feb 2008 G-TAMA
Total for February 2008 : 3
R22 Helicopter came down in field and rolled over. A/c destroyed. No injuries to two POB. Subject to AAIB AARF investigation. 30 Jan 2008 G-OHSL
Total for January 2008 : 1
R22 R22 Cranfield Loss Of Control 14 Dec 2007 G-DODR
AS332 Taxiing Incident at Aberdeen, caused by inadvertant application of nosewheel locking pin. No damage to aircraft. 14 Dec 2007 G-REDN
Total for December 2007 : 2
S76 Sikorsky S-76B Spirit, G-DPJR 22 Nov 2007 G-DPJR
AS332 Nr2 engine freewheel failed during simulated nr1 engine failure. A/c dropped to runway from 20-30ft. No damage or injuries reported. Subject to AAIB Field investigation. 20 Nov 2007 G-CHCF
Total for November 2007 : 2
BK117 BK117 Blade Strike, Date incorrect month only known, awating report. 01 Oct 2007 G-
Total for October 2007 : 1
EC135 The pilot and his passenger were returning to the UK from Europe. Whilst passing through the Stansted control zone, the helicopter had an event during which the auto trim in the Automatic Flight System disengaged and the helicopter pitched nose down. The pilot, believing he had a double engine failure, entered autorotation. During the landing flare the tail of the helicopter struck the ground first, severing the fenestron drive. The helicopter subsequently rolled on to its side and was extensively damaged. The occupants escaped without injuries. 16 Sep 2007 G-IWRC
AS350 A/c crashed on owner/pilot's property and was destroyed by fire. Four POB fatal. Subject to AAIB Field investigation. 15 Sep 2007 G-CBHL
H269 Engine stopped on approach to base and autorotation landing carried out. Substantial damage. Serious injuries to two POB. Subject to Irish AAIU investigation. 12 Sep 2007 G-CDTK
H269 A/c began to rotate, tail rotor hit ground and went through canopy. Substantial damage. Minor injury to one POB. Subject to AAIB AARF investigation. 07 Sep 2007 G-JAMA
AS332 AS332 L2 Super Puma, G-REDO 03 Sep 2007 G-REDO
Total for September 2007 : 5
R44 Helicopter reported overdue by ARCC Kinloss. Wreckage found on following day. Four POB fatal. Subject to AAIB Field investigation. 03 Aug 2007 G-OSSI
F28 Enstrom F-28 C, G-WSEC, near Newtownmountkennedy, Co. Wicklow, 2 August 2007: Report No 2008-017 02 Aug 2007 G-WSEC
Total for August 2007 : 2
R22 Helicopter lifted slightly, rotated approx 5-6 times then tail boom struck ground. Substantial damage. No injury to one POB. Subject to AAIB AARF investigation. 18 Jul 2007 G-OBIL
R44 Robinson R44 RAVEN (11), G-OSJL, Near Maynooth, Co Kildare, 15 July 2007: Report No 2007-022 15 Jul 2007 G-OSJL
Total for July 2007 : 2
Exec Insufficient engine power available during autorotation training. Rotor hit crop & a/c tipped onto nose. Substantial damage, no injuries. Subject to AAIB AARF investigation. 27 Jun 2007 G-BUJZ
F28 Helicopter crashed on golf course. Substantial damage. Serious injury to one POB. Subject to AAIB Field investigation. 12 Jun 2007 G-BBPN
Total for June 2007 : 2
AS355 Helicopter disappeared from radar screens after making a sharp turn. Wreckage found on following day. A/c destroyed. Four POB fatal. Subject to AAIB Field investigation. 01 May 2007 G-BYPA
Total for May 2007 : 1
B206 Rotors struck ground after helicopter was caught by gust of wind while carrying out a spot turn. Substantial damage. 2 POB - 1 minor injury. AAIB AARF investigation. 30 Apr 2007 G-CODE
S92 Tail Rotor pivot bearing failed offshore, aircraft returned due to severe vibration. 23 Apr 2007 G-CHCK
R22 High rate of descent. Heavy landing. No damage immediately apparent. Sortie continued. Later a detailed inspection revealed landing skid damage. 2 POB no injuries. Subject to AAIB AARF investigation. 11 Apr 2007 G-ODJB
R22 Tail rotor struck ground during hover taxi. Substantial damage. No injury to one POB. Subject to Irish AAIU investigation. 10 Apr 2007 G-CCGF
AS355 Aircraft sustained hard landing during simulated OEI rejected take-off. Subject to AAIB AARF investigation. 07 Apr 2007 G-CAMB
Total for April 2007 : 5
R44 Vibration on commencing hover taxi. Autorotative landing carried out. Tail rotor gearbox, rotors and fin detached. No injury to two POB. Subject to AAIB Field investigation. 11 Mar 2007 G-EKKO
EC155 EC155 Hoist Fire while refuelling 10 Mar 2007 G-ISSV
Total for March 2007 : 2
R22 During a hover turn in a strong wind, the helicopter began to descend, struck a fence and rolled onto its side. Substantial damage. Two POB - one minor injury. AAIB AARF investigation. 22 Jan 2007 G-ROUT
R22 Left skid contacted ground during hover turn and a/c rolled onto left side. Substantial damage. Minor injury to one POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 15 Jan 2007 G-OSMS
R22 Low rotor RPM warning sounded during low level hover. On landing, skid sunk into mud and a/c flipped over. Minor injuries to two POB. Subject to AAIB Field investigation. 13 Jan 2007 G-UNYT
Total for January 2007 : 3
AS365 Helicopter seen to descend into sea close to offshore platform. Seven POB fatal. Subject to AAIB Formal investigation. 27 Dec 2006 G-BLUN
R44 R44 Soft Gearbox Mounts Caused Oscillation in flight. 16 Dec 2006 G-CEFR
Total for December 2006 : 2
AS332 Abnormal engine indications followed by increasingly restricted cyclic movement. A/c ditched in sea. No injuries to 17 POB. Subject to Dutch authority investigation. 21 Nov 2006 G-JSAR
R22 Whilst hover taxiing to landing point, helicopter suffered loss of tail rotor effectiveness after striking a wooden upright. AAIB AARF investigation. 16 Nov 2006 G-JWFT
Total for November 2006 : 2
R22 During initial climb engine began to splutter and low rpm warning sounded. A/c struck trees during forced landing. Substantial damage. Minor injury to one POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 30 Oct 2006 G-OLIZ
R44 During pre-flight checks student pilot pressed wrong pedal, causing a/c to spin around. Tail boom sliced off. No injury to one POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 16 Oct 2006 G-CDJZ
AS332 Take off rejected due to severe vibration following loud bang. Main rotor head spindle fractured. No injury to 13 POB. Subject to AAIB Field investigation. 13 Oct 2006 G-PUMI
A109 Tail rotor failure, followed by gearbox failure. Helicopter on fire. Extensive damage. No injuries to 1 POB. Subject to AAIB Field investigation. 09 Oct 2006 G-DNHI
Total for October 2006 : 4
AS350 Eurocopter AS 350, G-JESI, Dunkerrin Co. Offaly, 23 Sep 2006: 23 Sep 2006 G-JESI
R44 A/c collided with trees during a precautionary landing after terminating the flight due to poor visibility. Substantial damage. Minor injuries to two POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 16 Sep 2006 G-GGRH
Total for September 2006 : 2
R22 Tail rotor struck ground on landing. Substantial damage. No injury to one POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 08 Aug 2006 G-OHSL
AS365 During training flight, nr1 engine runaway during running landing. High NG and NR with associated engine noise. Aircraft returned to hangar. 08 Aug 2006 G-BTNC
Total for August 2006 : 2
280 Airframe vibration followed by low RPM warning and engine power loss. MAYDAY declared. Forced landing on playing field. AAIB Field investigation. 20 Jul 2006 G-VVWW
B206 During practise 'engine off' landing, tail strike protector hit ground, tail rotor gearbox detached and main rotor blades contacted vertical stabiliser. No injury to two POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 16 Jul 2006 G-NEWS
Total for July 2006 : 2
A109 Main rotor blades struck fuel bowser on landing. Extensive damage to main rotor head assembly and rotor blades. No injury to one POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 21 Jun 2006 G-HBEK
R44 Aircraft started to sink after power applied for landing. Power increased but aircraft continued to sink & landed heavily. AAIB AARF investigation. 16 Jun 2006 G-ROZI
R44 Heavy landing due to loss of control while student pilot attempted to recover a map. Substantial damage. No injury to one POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 06 Jun 2006 G-RONN
MD900 Helicopter damaged when landing. Subject to AAIB Field Investigation. 04 Jun 2006 G-EHMS
Total for June 2006 : 4
Unknown Beagle Wallis WA-116/F, G-ATTB 18 May 2006 G-ATTB
Exec Smoke in cockpit during climb. A/c entered autorotation, landed heavily and was destroyed by fire. Two POB - minor injury to pilot. AAIB AARF investigation. 12 May 2006 G-BRGX
H369 Engine ran down and aircraft crashed during attempted forced landing. Aircraft destroyed. No injury to 1 POB. Subject to AAIB Field investigation. 09 May 2006 G-ORRR
R44 Helicopter rolled over during engine start-up / shutdown procedure. Substantial damage. No injury to one POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 02 May 2006 G-PROG
Total for May 2006 : 4
Unknown AutoGyro Europe MT-03, G-RSUK 29 Apr 2006 G-RSUK
R22 Control lost during hover taxi. Right skid struck ground and a/c rolled onto side. A/c destroyed. Minor injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 20 Apr 2006 G-OHFT
R44 Helicopter landed heavily and rolled onto right side. Helicopter destroyed. No injuries to 4 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 16 Apr 2006 G-MAMK
280 Main skid fouled during run-on landing and a/c rolled onto its side. Substantial damage. No injury to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 13 Apr 2006 G-BXEE
R22 Aircraft crashed after skid struck the ground during transition into circuit. Substantial damage. Two POB, one minor injury. AAIB AARF investigation. 07 Apr 2006 G-OPAL
A109 Agusta A109S Grand, G-CGRI 07 Apr 2006 G-CGRI
B206 Helicopter began to yaw during descent and both skids broke off on touchdown. Helicopter then rolled onto its side and was destroyed. Minor injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 05 Apr 2006 G-GLSS
Total for April 2006 : 7
AS332 A/c struck by lightning, causing temporary instrument and navigation system failures. Hydraulics failed on approach due to main rotor system damage. No injuries to 20 POB. AAIB Field investigation. 03 Mar 2006 G-CHCG
Total for March 2006 : 1
H269 Skids dug in on landing and helicopter rolled onto side. Aircraft destroyed. No injury to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 18 Feb 2006 G-CCJE
R44 Engine stopped in flight due to water in the fuel. A/c sustained minor damage during forced landing. No injuries to 3 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 04 Feb 2006 G-HEPY
Total for February 2006 : 2
AS350 Main rotor blades struck boulder on steep hillside. All three rotor blades damaged. No injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 20 Jan 2006 G-BXGA
H369 Engine flameout on final approach due to low fuel state. A/c entered autorotation. Main rotor struck tail boom on landing. Substantial damage. No injury to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 02 Jan 2006 G-LINC
Total for January 2006 : 2
B206 Vertical stabiliser detached in flight, causing tail rotor and associated gearbox to separate. Two POB fatal. AAIB Field investigation. 21 Dec 2005 G-WLLY
R44 Aircraft yawed and rolled left on lift off. Main rotor struck ground, causing aircraft to roll over. Aircraft destroyed. No injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 01 Dec 2005 G-ODHG
Total for December 2005 : 2
R22 Helicopter rolled on to its side while landing and was destroyed. No injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 12 Nov 2005 G-IONE
Total for November 2005 : 1
R44 A/c observed to strike the ground in a nose-down attitude. Serious injury to one POB. A/c destroyed. AAIB Field investigation. 16 Sep 2005 G-TATY
H269 Helicopter failed to respond to collective input. Rate of descent increased rapidly during precautionary landing. A/c landed heavily and rolled over. 2 POB - 1 minor injury. AAIB Field investigation. 04 Sep 2005 G-OGOB
Total for September 2005 : 2
R22 Loss of power following suspected drive belt failure. Aircraft autorotated onto sea and sank. No injury to 2 POB. AAIB Field investigation. 26 Aug 2005 G-CBPT
R22 Aircraft rolled over on landing. Substantial damage. No injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 16 Aug 2005 G-CCHZ
Total for August 2005 : 2
R22 Aircraft drifted left on landing. Damage to main skid. No injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 19 Jul 2005 G-RICE
B206 Intermittent engine out warning followed by lower rotor rpm warning. Main rotor struck tail pylon during autorotation. Substantial damage. No injuries to 4 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 16 Jul 2005 G-CVIP
Total for July 2005 : 2
F28 Horizontal stabilizer spar detached in flight and struck the tail rotor. Autorotation made into field. Substantial damage. No injuries to two POB. Irish authority investigation. 28 Jun 2005 G-BBHE
R44 Wirestrike into sun, Mast Fairing Damaged 10 Jun 2005 G-SHAN
Total for June 2005 : 2
H269 Hard landing. Substantial damage. 2 POB, 1 minor injury. AAIB AARF investigation. 28 May 2005 G-HFLA
R22 Aircraft pitched up and rolled onto its side from the hover. Minor injuries to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 27 May 2005 G-SUMT
B206 Following loss of control during hover taxi, helicopter bounced on landing and main rotor struck ground. Substantial damage. No injury to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 27 May 2005 G-OJEF
280 Loss of power on lift off, together with smoke from LH engine cowling and air intake. Exhaust pipe from turbocharger found detached. No injury to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 21 May 2005 G-MHCK
R44 Aircraft entered uncontrollable right yaw, struck ground and came to rest on its side. Substantial damage. No injuries to 3 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 08 May 2005 G-SYTN
Total for May 2005 : 5
R22 Robinson R22 Beta, G-CDBG and Robinson R44 Astro, G-OLOW 24 Apr 2005 G-CDBG
Total for April 2005 : 1
EC135 Nr1 engine started with rotor brake engaged. 11 Mar 2005 G-CCAU
R44 After landing on sloping ground the aircraft pitched forward and the rotor hit the ground. Aircraft caught fire and was destroyed. Minor injuries to 3 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 10 Mar 2005 G-CDEY
Total for March 2005 : 2
B206 Helicopter crashed in poor weather and was destroyed. Four POB fatal injuries. AAIB Field investigation. 22 Jan 2005 G-BXLI
AS332 Aerospatiale AS332L Super Puma, G-TIGF 21 Jan 2005 G-TIGF
Total for January 2005 : 2
Unknown Ken Brock KB-2, G-BUYT 15 Dec 2004 G-BUYT
F28 Following engine problem, while looking for field, a/c entered spin & crashed on soft ground. Substantial damage. Minor injury to 1 POB. AAIB Field investigation. 15 Dec 2004 G-BAAU
AS332 Tail rotor strike. Subject to Chinese authority investigation. 12 Dec 2004 G-TIGI
Total for December 2004 : 3
R22 R22 Blade Fracture in flight 15 Nov 2004 G-DERB
R22 Helicopter crashed in deteriorating weather. 1 POB fatal. AAIB Field investigation. 11 Nov 2004 G-TGRR
Gazelle Gazelle HT Mk 2, G-GAZL 04 Nov 2004 G-GAZL
R44 Hydraulic Failure, Improper Installation of Components 02 Nov 2004 G-IVEN
Total for November 2004 : 4
280 Helicopter ditched in sea. Minor sea water damage to airframe, substantial damage to rotor blades. 3 POB - 1 fatality. Subject to Norwegian authority investigation. 24 Oct 2004 G-ECHO
AS350 Loss of control following simulated hydraulic failure on approach. A/c rolled left and struck ground. Substantial damage. Two POB - 1 serious injury. AAIB Field investigation. 18 Oct 2004 G-BZVG
R22 After levelling from an en route descent, the aircraft began to yaw left and right. Forced landing carried out, during which the aircraft was destroyed. Minor injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. Supected Carb Ice. 13 Oct 2004 G-BYTD
Total for October 2004 : 3
R44 Passenger collapsed across flight controls. Aircraft struck hillside and was destroyed. 2 POB - 1 fatal and 1 serious injury. AAIB Field investigation. 19 Sep 2004 G-SPAL
S61 During winch transfer of a pilot to a tanker, underside of main rotor contacted a mast. All 4 blades damaged. No injuries. AAIB Field investigation. 15 Sep 2004 G-BDOC
Exec The right skid entered a rut during landing and the helicopter rolled onto its side. Substantial damage. 2 POB - 1 minor injury. AAIB AARF investigation. 12 Sep 2004 G-CBJV
Unknown Replica Campbell Cricket Gyroplane, G-BVOH 09 Sep 2004 G-BVOH
Total for September 2004 : 4
Gazelle Heavy precautionary landing following in-flight jolt/vibration. Substantial damage. No injuries to 3 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 14 Aug 2004 G-PAGS
Total for August 2004 : 1
AS355 Nr2 engine ran down in flight due to failure of flexible coupling. AAIB Field investigation. 19 Jul 2004 G-FFRI
280 Aircraft rolled over during forced landing following suspected fire in flight. Substantial damage. No injury to 1 POB. AAIB Field investigation. 18 Jul 2004 G-BRPO
R22 Robinson R22 Beta, G-LIDS and Hybred 44XLR, G-MTJP 06 Jul 2004 G-LIDS
SCOUT AAIB Intial Notification - UK Reportable Accident: Aircraft crashed with loss of power, possible lack of fuel. Aircraft written off. 1 POB, serious injuries. Subject to foreign investigation. 04 Jul 2004 G-KAXL
Total for July 2004 : 4
AS332 Eurocopter AS 332 L Nordsjøen 13 May 2004 G-TIGV
H269 Tail rotor struck ground following engine failure. Aircraft crashed on hillside, rolled over and was destroyed. Serious injuries to 2 POB. AAIB Field investigation. 10 May 2004 G-TASS
R44 On lifting into the hover, the aircraft began to oscillate in pitch. A hard landing ensued and the aircraft rolled onto its side. Substantial damage. No injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 08 May 2004 G-CBXX
Total for May 2004 : 3
RAF2000 RAF 2000 GTX-SE, G-REBA 24 Apr 2004 G-REBA
S61 Diversion to St Mawgan initiated due to fog at Penzance. Aircraft landed at RAF Portreath due to low fuel state. AAIB AARF investigation. 24 Apr 2004 G-BFFJ
S61 Sikorsky S61N Sea King, G-BFFJ 20 Apr 2004 G-BFFJ
B206 Aircraft entered right yaw and spiralled down to heavy ground impact. Substantial damage. 3 POB, 1 serious and 2 minor injuries. Investigation by Irish AAIU. 05 Apr 2004 G-AYMW
Total for April 2004 : 4
MD902 NOTAR Fan Damaged 30 Mar 2004 G-HPOL
EC120 On take off the skid caught the ground and the helicopter rolled over. Substantial damage. No injury to 3 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 17 Mar 2004 G-EMCM
R22 During a practice engine off landing, one skid hit the ground and the helicopter rolled over onto its rotors. 2 POB - 1 minor injury. AAIB AARF investigation. 16 Mar 2004 G-BOEW
A109 Heavy landing due to tail rotor driveshaft failure. Substantial damage. No injury to 2 POB. AAIB Field investigation. 14 Mar 2004 G-HIMJ
A109 Aircraft entered left turn and crashed into woodland on approach. Aircraft caught fire on impact and was destroyed. 2 POB fatal. AAIB Field investigation. 03 Mar 2004 G-PWER
Total for March 2004 : 5
R22 Aircraft dropped suddenly from approx 70ft agl to heavy ground impact. Substantial damage. Minor injuries to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 11 Feb 2004 G-BSXN
Total for February 2004 : 1
R22 During training session skids dug in soft ground, causing helicopter to roll over. No injury to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 17 Jan 2004 G-UESY
F28 Enstrom F-28F Falcon, G-BYKF 06 Jan 2004 G-BYKF
Total for January 2004 : 2
AS350 Aerospatiale AS350B Ecureuil, G-EJOC 29 Dec 2003 G-EJOC
AS355 Aircraft crashed during air test. Three POB fatal. Aircraft destroyed. AAIB Field investigation. 02 Dec 2003 G-XCEL
H369 Helicopter encountered severe turbulence/vibration. PAN declared and forced landing carried out, during which aircraft rolled over and was destroyed. No injury to 1 POB. AAIB Field investigation. 02 Dec 2003 G-LOGO
Total for December 2003 : 3
Gazelle Helicopter struck power cables during approach to land and caught fire. Substantial damage. Minor injuries to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 22 Nov 2003 G-CBZL
Gazelle Cyclic control fouled by harness buckle in hover. Heavy landing after tail struck ground. Aircraft destroyed. No injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 18 Nov 2003 G-CBFD
Total for November 2003 : 2
R22 Aircraft turned onto side on start-up. Rotor blade bent and buckled. Fuel leaking. No injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 16 Oct 2003 G-DELT
S76 UK Reportable Accident: Hard landing. Substantial damage. No injuries to 2 POB. AAIB Field investigation. 11 Oct 2003 G-JCBJ
Total for October 2003 : 2
R22 During photographic sortie, skids contacted water and a/c tipped onto surface of sea. Substantial damage. No injuries to two POB. Spanish authority investigation. 24 Sep 2003 G-STRO
Total for September 2003 : 1
B8 Montgomerie-Bensen B8MR Autogyro, G-BVAZ 30 Aug 2003 G-BVAZ
AS350 Tail rotor contacted power cables. Forced landing in field. No injury to 3 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 29 Aug 2003 G-PLMB
R44 Robinson R44 ASTRO, G-HALE, Arranmore Island Donegal, 13 Aug 2003: Report No 2005-001 13 Aug 2003 G-HALE
R22 Hard landing following low rotor speed warning. Substantial damage. No injuries to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 11 Aug 2003 G-CHYL
F28 UK Reportable Accident: Autorotative landing due to in-flight failure of main rotor gear box rear bearing. Substantial damage. No injuries to 3 POB. AAIB Field investigation. 06 Aug 2003 G-BXXW
Total for August 2003 : 5
R44 After encountering low cloud, the aircraft entered a rapid descent and the main rotor struck the tailboom. The aircraft crashed and was destroyed by fire. 1 POB fatal. AAIB Field investigation. 30 Jul 2003 G-OUEL
AS341 UK Reportable Accident: Aircraft struck power cables during lift off. Substantial damage. No injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 21 Jul 2003 G-BAGL
H369 The helicopter entered a descending left turn from which it did not recover before striking the ground. 3 POB fatal. AAIB Field investigation. 19 Jul 2003 G-CSPJ
B8 Montgomerie-Bensen B8MR, G-BTFW 16 Jul 2003 G-BTFW
R44 Robinson R44 Clipper, G-KAZZ 09 Jul 2003 G-KAZZ
Total for July 2003 : 5
B8 Ponsford Bensen B8MR (Modified), G-BIGU 29 Jun 2003 G-BIGU
Exec Rotor RPM decayed on entering low hover. Skid struck ground and aircraft rolled over. Substantial damage. No injuries to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 28 Jun 2003 G-BUJZ
R22 Helicopter pitched forward in the hover and the skids hit the ground, resulting in a heavy landing. Substantial damage. No injury to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 23 Jun 2003 G-BLTF
R22 During hover training the helicopter hit the ground in a tail down attitude and rolled over. Aircraft destroyed. Minor injuries to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 10 Jun 2003 G-MICH
280 Forced landing on beach due to engine power loss at low level. Substantial damage. 2 POB, 1 minor injury. Investigation by Irish AAIU. 07 Jun 2003 G-OPDM
Total for June 2003 : 5
B206 Aircraft began to yaw right and rotate before striking ground at low speed and rolling onto side. Aircraft destroyed. Minor injuries to 3 POB. AAIB Field investigation. 30 May 2003 G-BAML
R22 During an engine-off landing the aircraft bounced after landing heavily on its right skid and the main rotor struck the tail boom. No injury to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 08 May 2003 G-INIS
H269 Autorotative landing carried out due to severe vibration. Tail rotor teeter pivot bolt failed. AAIB Field investigation. 07 May 2003 G-ODNH
R22 During pre-flight checks the a/c lifted into a hover and began to rotate before rolling onto its side. Substantial damage. Minor injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 04 May 2003 G-WRLY
H369 UK Reportable Accident: Tail rotor struck ground due to loss of control on take-off. Substantial damage. No injuries to 4 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 03 May 2003 G-SOOC
Total for May 2003 : 5
B206L Tail of helicopter struck power cables in low cloud. Forced landing in field. Aircraft destroyed. Minor injuries to 3 POB. AAIB Field investigation. 30 Apr 2003 G-IANG
R22 UK Reportable Accident: Aircraft crashed during approach to land. Aircraft destroyed. Minor injuries to 2 POB. AAIB Field investigation. 27 Apr 2003 G-LEDA
R44 UK Reportable Accident: Aircraft crash landed following stall at 1200ft agl. Substantial damage. Minor injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 10 Apr 2003 G-NIOL
AS350 Aerospatiale AS350B1 Ecureuil, G-BWFY 10 Apr 2003 G-BWFY
Total for April 2003 : 4
H369 Main rotor blades struck tail boom during practice autorotation. Substantial damage. No injury to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 23 Mar 2003 G-NIPY
R22 Robinson R22 Beta, G-DLDL 16 Mar 2003 G-DLDL
Total for March 2003 : 2
AS350 Tail rotor struck surface of loch while collecting water. Damage to tail rotor and associated gearbox. No injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 23 Feb 2003 G-BVJE
AS332 Eurocopter AS332-L2 Super Puma, G-JSAR 22 Feb 2003 G-JSAR
Total for February 2003 : 2
R44 The helicopter ditched in the sea off Antartica following an engine failure. Both crew members evacuated into a life raft and were rescued. AAIB AARF investigation. 27 Jan 2003 G-NUDE
B206 Aircraft crashed shortly after take off and was destroyed in post impact fire. 2 POB fatal. AAIB Field investigation. 17 Jan 2003 G-BTFY
R22 Aircraft rolled onto its side during landing. Substantial damage. Minor injuries to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 05 Jan 2003 G-BXTU
Total for January 2003 : 3
BO105 Aircraft drifted backwards on take off and main rotor blades struck the branches of a tree. No injury to 4 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 25 Dec 2002 G-ESAM
S76 Sikorsky S76C, G-SSSE 12 Dec 2002 G-SSSE
Total for December 2002 : 2
Gazelle During run-on landing in field, due cyclic control restriction, skids dug in, a/c rolled over, caught fire and was destroyed. Minor injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 26 Nov 2002 G-BZDW
Total for November 2002 : 1
S76 Sikorsky S76A (Modified), G-BMAL 22 Oct 2002 G-BMAL
R44 Aircraft rolled over during autorotative landing following loss of power due to lack of fuel. Serious injury to 1 POB. AAIB Field investigation. 19 Oct 2002 G-URUH
F28 Tailstrike during simulated engine-off landing due to collective restriction. Substantial damage. No injuries to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 03 Oct 2002 G-BURI
Total for October 2002 : 3
Exec Priority approach requested due low fuel. R/T contact then lost. AFS deployed. A/c found in nearby field with damaged tail rotor. Possible birdstrike. AAIB AARF investigation. 08 Sep 2002 G-BUJZ
Total for September 2002 : 1
R22 Aircraft entered uncontrollable yaw/rotation in the hover and struck a parked helicopter. Aircraft destroyed. No injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 13 Aug 2002 G-BOEX
Total for August 2002 : 1
S76 The aircraft crashed into the sea and was destroyed following the failure of a main rotor blade. 11 POB fatal. AAIB Formal investigation. 16 Jul 2002 G-BJVX
S61 Burning smell followed by nr2 then nr1 engine fire warning. Forced landing. Aircraft destroyed by fire. No injury to 4 POB. AAIB Formal investigation. 15 Jul 2002 G-BBHM
Gazelle Loss of control on take-off. Main rotor struck ground. Aircraft destroyed. No injury to 4 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 14 Jul 2002 G-BZOS
R22 The aircraft broke up in-flight and crashed in a field adjacent to the A46 near Warwick racecourse. 2 POB fatal. AAIB Field investigation. 13 Jul 2002 G-VFSI
Total for July 2002 : 4
H369 Helicopter entered uncontrollable yaw in low hover, resulting in heavy ground contact. Substantial damage. Minor injuries to 2 POB. AAIB Field investigation. 28 Jun 2002 G-DADS
F28 Loss of control during spot turn. Tail rotor struck ground, aircraft pitched forward and landed heavily. No injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 22 Jun 2002 G-BBXO
R44 Forced landing due to suspected engine failure. Damage to main and tail rotors. No injury to 2 POB. Engine tachometer defect . AAIB AARF investigation. 16 Jun 2002 G-SYTN
280 Severe vibration in hover led to loss of control and heavy landing. Damage to tail boom. No injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 16 Jun 2002 G-MHCK
R22 Main rotor blade struck tail boom during practice engine off landing. Substantial damage. No injuries to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 10 Jun 2002 G-BOEW
Total for June 2002 : 5
BO105 Underslung load became unstable and struck the tail rotor. The aircraft crashed into the sea and sank. 1 POB fatal. AAIB Field investigation. 24 May 2002 G-DNLB
H369 On entering helicopter P2 hit head on door frame. P1 disembarked to assist and was hit by rotating rotor blade, sustaining serious head injury. AAIB AARF investigation. 17 May 2002 G-JIVE
AS350 During post engine start checks the helicopter rolled onto its side and was destroyed. 4 POB - 1 minor injury. AAIB Field investigation. 16 May 2002 G-COPT
R22 Severe vibration during flight. Main rotor blade found cracked at root. AAIB Field investigation. 14 May 2002 G-IORG
Total for May 2002 : 4
B206 Engine Failure, Succesful Landing at Battersea, Bleed Valve Failed Closed. 22 Apr 2002 G-BXLI
Total for April 2002 : 1
R44 Tail rotor contacted ground during hover turn. No injury to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 28 Mar 2002 G-LNDS
R22 Aircraft rolled over on lift-off. Substantial damage. Minor injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 24 Mar 2002 G-BSCL
B8 Montgomerie-Bensen B8MR Gyroplane, G-INCH 23 Mar 2002 G-INCH
R22 Heavy landing following practice autorotation. Damage to tail boom. No injury to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 19 Mar 2002 G-JONH
S76 Heavy landing. Substantial damage. No injury to 2 POB. AAIB Field investigation. 11 Mar 2002 G-XXEA
Total for March 2002 : 5
AS332 During a severe turbulence encounter the tail rotor blades struck the tail pylon. The flight continued and the aircraft landed safely. AAIB Field investigation. 28 Feb 2002 G-TIGB
EC135 Aircraft entered thick cloud and crashed after inadvertent autopilot disconnection. Aircraft destroyed. 3 POB - 1 serious and 2 minor injuries. AAIB Field investigation. 17 Feb 2002 G-SPAU
Total for February 2002 : 2
AS365 Aerospatiale SA365N Dauphin, G-PDGN 21 Jan 2002 G-PDGN
AS350 Aerospatiale AS350B Ecueuil, G-OGOA 18 Jan 2002 G-OGOA
B206 Rolled onto side during hover. Substantial damage. Minor injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 04 Jan 2002 G-OFCH
Total for January 2002 : 3
A109 Engine failure due to fuel starvation associated with booster pump failure. Substantial damage during forced landing. 3 POB - 2 minor injuries. AAIB Field investigation. 25 Dec 2001 G-DPPH
Total for December 2001 : 1
SCOUT Aircraft overturned during forced landing following partial engine failure. Substantial damage. No injury to 2 POB. AAIB Field investigation. 19 Nov 2001 G-BXSL
R22 Skid struck ground on landing. Helicopter rolled over and was destroyed. Minor injuries to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 18 Nov 2001 G-TGRS
AS332 Drilling vessel motion caused the aircraft to topple onto its side during rotors running refuel. Substantial damage. 2 POB - 1 serious injury. AAIB Formal investigation. 10 Nov 2001 G-BKZE
Exec UK Reportable Accident: A/c rolled over during take off. Substantial damage. No injuries to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 02 Nov 2001 G-BUJZ
Total for November 2001 : 4
R22 Hard landing. Tail rotor damaged. No injury to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 26 Oct 2001 G-RVRS
280 Engine power loss accompanied by reduction in manifold pressure. Forced landing. No injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 24 Oct 2001 G-BSLV
R22 Aircraft landed heavily in windshear and rolled onto side. Substantial damage. No injury to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 10 Oct 2001 G-ELFI
Total for October 2001 : 3
H269 Heavy landing. Substantial damage. No injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 06 Sep 2001 G-ZBHH
Gazelle Aircraft entered uncontrollable turn and crashed. Substantial damage. No injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 03 Sep 2001 G-BXZE
R44 Tail struck ground and aircraft rolled onto its side. Substantial damage. No injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 02 Sep 2001 G-EKKO
Total for September 2001 : 3
S76 Inadvertent application of collective, resulting in tail strike. No injury to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 12 Jul 2001 G-BMAL
R22 Aircraft rolled over in low hover. Substantial damage. Minor injuries to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 07 Jul 2001 G-KEVN
Total for July 2001 : 2
R44 Aircraft rolled over on landing. Substantial damage. No injury to 4 POB. 09 Jun 2001 G-POLT
R22 Aircraft entered 'vortex ring' and rolled over on landing. Substantial damage. No injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. 04 Jun 2001 G-VMSL
Total for June 2001 : 2
BO105 Tail rotor struck tree during landing. Substantial damage. Minor injuries to 3 POB. 20 May 2001 G-DCCH
R22 Aircraft crashed in bad weather. 2 fatalities. French authority investigation. 05 May 2001 G-YKEN
Total for May 2001 : 2
B8 Montgomerie-Bensen B8MR, G-BTBL 27 Apr 2001 G-BTBL
Total for April 2001 : 1
AS350 Aircraft crashed and was destroyed following a loss of control in flight. 5 POB - 3 fatal and 2 serious injuries. AAIB Field investigation. 21 Jan 2001 G-OROZ
R22 Helicopter rolled over onto its side. Substantial damage. No injuries to 2 POB. 14 Jan 2001 G-BXRK
B206 Aircraft crashed into Lake Windermere. 1 POB suffered hypothermia. 05 Jan 2001 G-OBAY
Total for January 2001 : 3
R22 Aircraft rolled over on lift off. Substantial damage. 2 POB, 1 minor injury. 16 Dec 2000 G-GEGE
R22 Rotors struck ground and aircraft rolled over. Substantial damage. Minor injury to 1 POB. 15 Dec 2000 G-BZJK
R22 Main rotor blades struck canopy following apparent loss of engine power. Aircraft fell to the ground and was destroyed. Both occupants killed. 02 Dec 2000 G-BNUZ
Total for December 2000 : 3
R44 Tail rotor struck ground after aircraft lifted into hover. Substantial damage. No injury to 4 POB. 05 Nov 2000 G-UTTS
F28 Uncontained engine failure. MAYDAY transmitted and autorotation carried out into field without further damage or injury. 04 Nov 2000 G-BWOV
Total for November 2000 : 2
R22 Rolled onto right side on lift off. Aircraft destroyed. 1 serious injury. 15 Oct 2000 G-OSIP
Total for October 2000 : 1
SCOUT Rolled over during forced landing after encountering deteriorating weather conditions. Aircraft destroyed. No injury to 2 POB. 24 Sep 2000 G-BYNZ
EC120 Mobile Phone Jammed Pedals 20 Sep 2000 G-BZIU
R22 Rotor overspeed resulting in partial detachment of tail boom. No injuries to 1 POB. 13 Sep 2000 G-BYHE
BO105 Hard landing. Landing gear cross tubes deformed. No injury to 1 POB. 11 Sep 2000 G-WMAA
B206 Crashed on a hillside. Aircraft destroyed. Minor injuries to 2 POB. 11 Sep 2000 G-LGRM
BO105 Wire Strike on Short Final to an unprepared site, during air ambulance operations. 05 Sep 2000 G-AZOR
Total for September 2000 : 6
MD600 Rotor struck sloping ground on landing. Substantial damage. No injury to 4 POB. 27 Aug 2000 G-THUG
SCOUT Main rotor struck tail boom in severe turbulence. Aircraft destroyed during forced landing. 3 POB - 1 serious and 2 minor injuries. AAIB Field investigation. 23 Aug 2000 G-BZBD
H369 Engine failure. Mayday call. Aircraft crashed during forced landing and was destroyed. 2 POB seriously injured. 21 Aug 2000 G-SIVA
Unknown Everett Gyroplane, G-BIPI 19 Aug 2000 G-BIPI
R22 Following low rotor RPM warning, a/c entered autorotation from approx 500ft, bounced off left skid and landed heavily. Substantial damage. No injury to 2 POB. 12 Aug 2000 G-BYHD
R44 Robinson R 44 Wire Strike 05 Aug 2000 G-SUNY
Total for August 2000 : 6
R22 Rolled over on lift off. Aircraft destroyed. 2 POB - 1 minor injury. 30 Jun 2000 G-TCMP
AS350 Hit wires during filming task, poles hidden in trees, wires difficult to see in valley. 18 Jun 2000 G-NUTY
A109 Forced landing into field after loss of power. Substantial damage. 3 POB suffered minor injuries. 17 Jun 2000 G-TVAA
R44 After lifting into the hover the helicopter landed heavily back on the apron, damage to the skid and body panels. No injury to 2 POB. 16 Jun 2000 G-SJDI
H269 Hard landing during autorotation exercise. Skid tube split. No injury to 2 POB. 14 Jun 2000 G-BXMY
AS355 Spurious Fire Warning, Followed By Extinguisher Circuitry Overheating 03 Jun 2000 G-EPOL
Total for June 2000 : 6
280 Aircraft returned due to avionics problem. Loss of control resulted in aircraft landing in a ditch and rolling onto its side. Substantial damage. No injury to 1 POB. 16 May 2000 G-BXRD
Total for May 2000 : 1
AS355 Tail rotor pitch change unit failure. Helicopter descended into roof of house. Substantial damage. No injuries to 3 POB. 21 Apr 2000 G-SAEW
B8 Montgomerie-Bensen B8MR, G-BXDC 16 Apr 2000 G-BXDC
H369 Helicopter began to rotate on landing. Main rotor struck and severed tail boom. Substantial damage. No injury to 2 POB. 09 Apr 2000 G-BPLZ
Total for April 2000 : 3
R22 A/c crashed onto side from hover. Substantial damage. No injuries to 2 POB. 27 Mar 2000 G-RUSO
H269 Aircraft crashed following in-flight break up. 3 POB fatal. AAIB Formal investigation. 08 Mar 2000 G-ZAPS
Total for March 2000 : 2
R22 A/c rolled onto side. A/c destroyed. 1 minor injury. 26 Feb 2000 G-BYOP
AS332 AS332L, G-TIGT 15 Feb 2000 G-TIGT
Gazelle Autorotation/forced landing following fuel starvation. Damage to 2 rotor blades and 3 vertical stabilisers. Returned to base. No injuries to 4 POB. 13 Feb 2000 G-UZEL
A109 Blade Tip Cap Detached in flight. 07 Feb 2000 G-RNLD
R22 Skids dug in during engine off training causing rotor blades to flap back and strike tail boom. Substantial damage. No injuries to 2 POB. 02 Feb 2000 G-BRXV
R44 A/c crashed on open moorland in poor weather (low cloud & mist). A/c destroyed. 3 POB fatal. 01 Feb 2000 G-TLME
Total for February 2000 : 6
A109 Loss of control and sudden loss of electrical power. Heavy landing. Minor injuries. AAIB Field investigation. 14 Jan 2000 G-JRSL
Total for January 2000 : 1
R22 Aircraft rolled over during simulated engine failure in hover taxy. Substantial damage. No injury to 2 POB. 22 Dec 1999 G-EPAR
Total for December 1999 : 1
AS365 AS365N2, G-MLTY 27 Nov 1999 G-MLTY
S76 Lightning strike followed by burning smell in cockpit. Mayday call. Aircraft returned and landed safely. 17 Nov 1999 G-BHBF
R22 A/c rolled over during landing. Substantial damage. 2 POB, 1 minor injury. 07 Nov 1999 G-BYTE
A109 Wiring Chafed, Smoke in Cockpit 03 Nov 1999 G-TBGL
Total for November 1999 : 4
R22 A/c crashed in mountainous terrain. Minor injuries to 2 POB. Circumstances unknown. 27 Oct 1999 G-OTHL
SCOUT A/c crashed in quarry pool following suspected engine failure. A/c sank. 3 minor injuries. 16 Oct 1999 G-BXRL
Total for October 1999 : 2
Unknown Replica Campbell Cricket, G-BXCJ 26 Sep 1999 G-BXCJ
H269 Loss of control during hover turn. Pilot became disorientated &, during recovery, a/c struck ground & rolled over. Substantial damage. No injury to 1 POB. 21 Sep 1999 G-BXUP
S76 Sikorsky S76A (Modified), G-BJFL 19 Sep 1999 G-BJFL
B206 Agusta Bell 206B, G-SPEY, Wirestrike while filming. 03 Sep 1999 G-SPEY
Total for September 1999 : 4
H369 Tail rotor blade cracked. 21 Aug 1999 G-SIVA
R44 A/c drifted forward after touch down. Main rotor struck bushes & a/c rolled over. Substantial damage. 2 POB - 1 minor injury. 12 Aug 1999 G-WISP
Total for August 1999 : 2
AS332 Landing gear retracted on touchdown. No injury to 19 POB. 23 Jul 1999 G-PUMH
R22 Rolled over during hover exercise. Substantial damage. No injury to 2 POB. 18 Jul 1999 G-OICV
R22 A/c rolled over during take off. Substantial damage. Minor injuries to 1 POB. 13 Jul 1999 G-VCJH
RAF2000 RAF 2000 GTX-SE, G-BWTK 12 Jul 1999 G-BWTK
R22 Tail rotor struck ground on start up. Substantial damage. No injury to 1 POB. 07 Jul 1999 G-WFOX
R22 Robinson R22 Beta, G-BSCE 03 Jul 1999 G-BSCE
Total for July 1999 : 6
AS341 During shut down the main rotor blades drooped at low rpm and contacted the fuselage. Substantial damage. No injury to 1 POB. 30 Jun 1999 G-PYOB
Total for June 1999 : 1
AS341 Aerospatiale SA341G Gazelle 1, G-OGAZ 16 May 1999 G-OGAZ
AS355 Hard landing. Substantial damage. No injury to 2 POB. 11 May 1999 G-BXBT
Total for May 1999 : 2
R22 Loss of control on lift off. A/c made heavy ground contact, bounced & landed tail first. A/c destroyed. No injury. 24 Apr 1999 G-GDAY
B206 Struck power cables. A/c destroyed. Minor injury to 1 POB. 23 Apr 1999 G-FINS
R22 Engine lost power during hover-taxy. A/c landed on slope, rotor blade struck ground & a/c rolled over. No injury to 2 POB. 19 Apr 1999 G-DEJL
AS355 Uncontained RH engine failure. Substantial damage. No injury to 3 POB. 06 Apr 1999 G-CAMB
H269 Failed to recover from autorotation following practice engine failure. Substantial damage. No injuries to 2 POB. 05 Apr 1999 G-BBIV
B206 Following inadvertent flight into IMC, pilot became disorientated & flew a/c into sea. A/c destroyed. Both occupants rescued. 05 Apr 1999 G-OPNI
Total for April 1999 : 6
A109 Tail rotor blade failed, causing out of balance forces which led to loss of tail rotor gearbox assembly. Substantial damage. No injury to 2 POB. 27 Mar 1999 G-USTA
S76 Sikorsky S76A, G-BITR 22 Mar 1999 G-BITR
H269 RH main skid contacted ground during practice sideways hover & a/c rolled onto right side. Substantial damage. No injury to 2 POB. 17 Mar 1999 G-BOVY
Total for March 1999 : 3
R22 A/c rolled over onto LH side during lift off. Substantial damage. No injury to 1 POB. 24 Feb 1999 G-HERA
AS332 AS332L2, G-PUMM 22 Feb 1999 G-PUMM
Total for February 1999 : 2
AS365 AS365N2, G-BTEU, 29 January 1999 at 0829 hrs 29 Jan 1999 G-BTEU
R22 Burning smell in cockpit. Engine & rotor rpm increased. Run-on landing. Upper sheave bearing failed. 09 Jan 1999 G-TTHC
R22 A/c rolled over on landing. Substantial damage. No injuries to 2 POB. 05 Jan 1999 G-INTC
H269 A/c overpitched & lost engine power after take off, struck ground heavily & rolled onto side. Substantial damage. 2 minor injuries. 04 Jan 1999 G-BXTM
Total for January 1999 : 4
R22 Robinson R22 Beta, G-DLDL 28 Nov 1998 G-DLDL
R44 A/c crashed following inadvertent flight into cloud. Substantial damage. 3 POB, 1 minor & 2 serious injuries. 24 Nov 1998 G-WMCN
B206 Bell 206B Jetranger III, G-OCBB, 9 November 1998 at 1550 hrs, Engine Failure During Training. Caused by previous overtemp. 09 Nov 1998 G-OCBB
Total for November 1998 : 3
AS355 A/c crashed into woodland shortly after take off. A/c destroyed. 3 POB, 1 fatality & 2 serious injuries. 09 Oct 1998 G-EMAU
Total for October 1998 : 1
Exec A/c rolled over on landing. Substantial damage. 2 POB - 1 minor injury. 22 Sep 1998 G-MAMC
280 Right skid dug in on landing & a/c rolled onto its side. Substantial damage. No injury to 1 POB. 21 Sep 1998 G-BSIE
Exec Hard landing. Landing gear collapsed. Substantial damage. No injuries to 2 POB. 17 Sep 1998 G-KENI
S76 Sikorsky S76A (Modified), G-BVKR 13 Sep 1998 G-BVKR
Total for September 1998 : 4
S61 Sikorsky S-61N, G-ATBJ 26 Aug 1998 G-ATBJ
R22 A/c yawed rapidly right in hover & began to descend. Right skid dug in, causing a/c to roll over. Substantial damage. No injury. 19 Aug 1998 G-OGOC
H269 Loud bang heard during spot turn. A/c landed safely. Tail boom partially detached due to failure of attachment fittings. No injury. 12 Aug 1998 G-BXTL
Exec A/c crashed in a field during a test flight. 2 fatalities. 01 Aug 1998 G-ROTO
Total for August 1998 : 4
AS355 Aircraft struck overhead power cables and crashed into a field. 3 POB fatal. AAIB Field investigation. 26 Jul 1998 G-MASK
F28 Enstrom F-28C-2-UK, G-BHAX, Smoke In Cockpit caused by failed exhaust weld. 25 Jul 1998 G-BHAX
AS332 AS332L Super Puma, G-PUMB 20 Jul 1998 G-PUMB
R22 Right skid dug into ground during hover & a/c rolled over. Substantial damage. Minor injuries to 1 POB. 19 Jul 1998 G-HVRS
F28 Tail rotor struck ground during practice engine off landing. Minor damage to tail rotor. No injury to 2 POB. 16 Jul 1998 G-BAIB
SCOUT Tail rotor struck tree during landing. Substantial damage. No injury to 3 POB. 15 Jul 1998 G-BXRL
B206 Skids contacted power cable. Forced landing. Tail rotor struck ground. Substantial damage. No injuries. 07 Jul 1998 G-BXMP
Total for July 1998 : 7
B206 Landing a/c contacted turning rotor of parked a/c &, after touch down, rolled onto right side. Substantial damage. Minor injuries. 29 Jun 1998 G-BLZN
AS350 Sudden increase in rate of descent resulted in heavy landing. Tail boom skin creased. No injury to 2 POB. 27 Jun 1998 G-ROIN
B8 Montgomerie-Bensen B8MR, G-WHIR 13 Jun 1998 G-WHIR
R22 Engine failure. Mayday call. A/c entered autorotation & made forced landing in field. Substantial damage. No injury. 12 Jun 1998 G-OTYA
S76 3 of 4 main rotor spindles damaged due to extended application of collective during period of low rotor rpm. 04 Jun 1998 G-BWDO
Total for June 1998 : 5
R22 Robinson R22 BETA, REDHILL, United Kingdom 26 May 1998 G-BOAM
R22 Loss of control during low hover, a/c rolled to the right & struck ground. Substantial damage. No injuries to 1 POB. 22 May 1998 G-LOLO
R22 Forced landing in field due engine failure. No injuries to 1 POB. 17 May 1998 G-OSEE
Total for May 1998 : 3
Unknown Replica Campbell Cricket, G-BXCJ 27 Apr 1998 G-BXCJ
AS350 Underslung load detached & empty strop became entangled in tail rotor. A/c began to rotate & lose height. Forced landing in trees. 20 Apr 1998 G-PLMB
R44 A/c crashed in copse in poor weather. Fire after impact. 4 fatalities. 19 Apr 1998 G-POWE
R22 Rolled onto RH side during hover. Substantial damage. No injuries to 2 POB. 09 Apr 1998 G-BXUJ
R22 Robinson R22, G-OMSG 03 Apr 1998 G-OMSG
Total for April 1998 : 5
Unknown Campbell Cricket Gyroplane, G-AYRA, 28 March 1998 at 1515 hrs 28 Mar 1998 G-AYRA
480 After lifting into hover, a/c drifted rearwards, tail rotor struck gate & a/c rolled onto its side. Substantial damage, no injury. 21 Mar 1998 G-TECN
R22 A/c crashed near Amport, approx 1nm SE of airfield. 1 fatality. 09 Mar 1998 G-BUIW
AS332 AS332L Super Puma, G-PUMK 09 Mar 1998 G-PUMK
Total for March 1998 : 4
R22 Gust of wind caused hover-taxying a/c to sink to ground. Rotor blade struck tail boom. No injury to 2 POB. 06 Feb 1998 G-DRAI
Total for February 1998 : 1
Gazelle SA341G Gazelle 1, G-PYOB, 30 January 1998 at 1246 hrs 30 Jan 1998 G-PYOB
AS355 A/c crashed on rising ground & caught fire. 1 POB fatal. 28 Jan 1998 G-OROM
AS332 Horizontal stabiliser separated in flight. A/c pitched down 35deg. Mayday. Control regained. Diverted & landed safely. No injury. 28 Jan 1998 G-BWMG
Total for January 1998 : 3
H269 Forced Landing, Engine Impeller Bolt Detached 13 Dec 1997 G-BXMY
AS332 Lightning strike. A/c landed safely on ship. Blade tips & rotor hub burnt. No injuries reported. 12 Dec 1997 G-BWZX
Total for December 1997 : 2
R22 A/c rolled over on landing. Substantial damage. No injury to 2 POB. . 29 Nov 1997 G-WIGL
R22 While landing in gusting wind, left skid dug in & a/c rolled onto its side. Substantial damage. No injury to 2 POB. 28 Nov 1997 G-FLYU
B206 Agusta Bell 206B JetRanger II, G-AWMK 25 Nov 1997 G-AWMK
S61 While recovering crew from a ship in distress, winchman was engulfed by a large wave & washed overboard. 19 Nov 1997 G-BCLC
B206L Landed heavily during precautionary landing due to deteriorating weather conditions. Subst damage. 2 serious & 3 minor injuries. 15 Nov 1997 G-WFRD
B206 A/c crashed on hillside in poor weather at night. A/c destroyed. Sole occupant killed. 14 Nov 1997 G-BAKS
Total for November 1997 : 6
B206 Loss of control during underslung load operation. A/c landed heavily on steep slope & rolled onto right side. No injury to 1 POB. 24 Oct 1997 G-ODIL
Total for October 1997 : 1
R22 Precautionary landing due to low fuel state, while lost in France. 28 Sep 1997 G-STOY
AS355 Mid-air collision with RAF Tucano. Both a/c sustained damage to tail area but landed without further incident. No injuries. 10 Sep 1997 G-PASE
B206 Agusta Bell 206B, G-PEAK, 2 September 1997 10 Sep 1997 G-PEAK
AS355 Gust of wind caused a/c to move sideways as it lifted underslung load. Main rotor hit power cable. Substantial damage. No injury. 09 Sep 1997 G-WIRE
Total for September 1997 : 4
S61 Main rotor blade strike during SAR mission. All blade tips damaged. A/c made forced landing in field. 3 POB - 2 minor injuries. 24 Aug 1997 G-BIMU
Unknown Replica Campbell Cricket Gyrocopter, G-BVOH 14 Aug 1997 G-BVOH
AS355 Mid-air collision with Katana DV20. SA355 rolled over on landing - no inj to 2 POB. DV20 had damaged canopy & prop - 1 minor inj. 12 Aug 1997 G-MENI
B206 A/c crashed whilst engaged in pipeline survey. 2 POB fatal. A/c destroyed. 11 Aug 1997 G-SHRR
H269 A/c bounced during run-on landing. Rotor struck & severed tail boom. Substantial damage. No injury to 2 POB. 08 Aug 1997 G-BSCD
F28 Tail cone failure following run on landing. Substantial damage. 3 POB - no injury. 08 Aug 1997 G-BURI
R22 During mountain training a/c was tipped over by a gust of wind while attempting a slope landing. No injury to 2 POB. 03 Aug 1997 G-IFOX
Total for August 1997 : 7
AS341 A/c began to rotate after lift off & tail struck hangar door. A fire ensued & a/c was destroyed. 2 POB seriously injured. 28 Jul 1997 G-HAVA
AS365 LH horizontal stabiliser separated. A/c landed safely. No injury to 2 POB. 20 Jul 1997 G-PLMI
B206 During precautionary landing, due reduced visibility, a/c contacted wire fence & rolled onto its side. 6 POB - 1 fatality. 13 Jul 1997 G-FLYR
47 Struck power cables & landed tail first. Substantial damage. No injury to 4 POB. 11 Jul 1997 G-BFPP
AS341 Heavy landing, airframe distorted. No injury to 4 POB. 05 Jul 1997 G-BCHM
Total for July 1997 : 5
H269 Late recovery from practice autorotation allowed a/c to strike ground tail first. Substantial damage. No injury to 2 POB. 19 Jun 1997 G-BRNR
AS355 Hard landing. Damage to tail boom & skids. No injury to 4 POB. 16 Jun 1997 G-MOBI
R22 A/c rolled onto side. Substantial damage. No injury to sole occupant. 13 Jun 1997 G-BSWK
Total for June 1997 : 3
R22 Plastic sheet caught in tail rotor - unable to maintain control at low level & a/c crashed onto its side. Minor injury. 31 May 1997 G-BSCE
F28 Pilot became disorientated after entering cloud/haze. A/c landed heavily & rolled onto its right side. No injuries. 03 May 1997 G-OIGS
Total for May 1997 : 2
R22 Uncontrolled descent. Substantial damage. No injuries. 20 Apr 1997 G-BSIT
Total for April 1997 : 1
B206 After taking off in poor weather, a/c was observed to manoeuvre erratically before crashing in a ploughed field. 1 POB fatal. 16 Mar 1997 G-OBTW
AS332 Aerospatiale AS332L, G-PUMA. Screws not held tight, due to lock nut wear. Slight damage to Tail Rotor. 06 Mar 1997 G-PUMA
Total for March 1997 : 2
AS365 Main rotor blades damaged by aluminium sign dislodged from wall. No injury to 4 POB. 21 Feb 1997 G-HEMS
R22 Upper sheave bearing failed. Forced landing. No injury to 2 POB. 07 Feb 1997 G-CHYL
B206 Agusta Bell 206 Awaiting Translation Perte de contrôle au décollage 03 Feb 1997 G-JIMW
Total for February 1997 : 3
R22 A/c crashed during night time circuit training exercise following loss of engine power. Sole occupant killed. 16 Jan 1997 G-BOEY
S76 Sikorsky S76B, G-UKLM. Spurious Engine Fire Warning, Precautionary Landing on Rig. 09 Jan 1997 G-UKLM
Total for January 1997 : 2
R22 Rear of LH skid contacted gnd during spot turn, a/c pitched backwards & tail rotor struck gnd breaking off one blade. No injury. 17 Dec 1996 G-DELT
B206 On take off in poor visibility, a/c drifted backwards from hover, main rotor struck tree & separated. A/c destroyed. 3 fatalities. 16 Dec 1996 G-BFJW
S76 A/c crashed on high ground in bad weather. All 3 on board killed. 12 Dec 1996 G-HAUG
Total for December 1996 : 3
B206 Engine failure. During forced landing tail rotor struck underslung load. No injury. 25 Nov 1996 G-HMPT
Total for November 1996 : 1
AS355 A/c was transitting Manchester low level route when all contact was lost. Wreckage later found on farmland. 5 killed. 22 Oct 1996 G-CFLT
B206 Hard landing following loss of tail rotor control. 3 serious injuries. 21 Oct 1996 G-OONS
H369 Pilot reported loss of control. A/c crashed in field & caught fire. Sole occupant killed. 19 Oct 1996 G-OABG
R22 Struck power cables on take off. No injuries. 10 Oct 1996 G-BPEW
Total for October 1996 : 4
R22 Hard landing on heels of skids - main rotor struck tail boom. Substantial damage. No injuries. 27 Sep 1996 G-BSGF
H269 Skid struck ground during spot turn in hover. A/c rolled to right & main rotor blades struck ground. Subst damage. No injuries. 15 Sep 1996 G-BSCD
Total for September 1996 : 2
R22 UK Reportable Accident: Engine power loss. Autorotative ditching in sea. No injuries. Irish authority investigation. Suspected Carb Icing. Automatically inflating lifejackets impeded exit. 14 Aug 1996 G-CLYV
R22 Struck telephone cable during hover to land. Tail boom struck ground. No injuries. 11 Aug 1996 G-BWAK
AS365 Stinson V-77 Reliant, G-BUCH 08 Aug 1996 G-BUCH
R44 Low rpm warn during go-around. Forced landing initiated due proximity of trees. Pilot misjudged wind & a/c landed heavily. 04 Aug 1996 G-BXUK
Total for August 1996 : 4
SA315 A/c rolled onto side while uplifting underslung load. Substantial damage. No injury. 30 Jul 1996 G-BNNF
Total for July 1996 : 1
R22 A/c damaged during forced landing following autorotation due carburettor icing. No injuries. 23 Apr 1996 G-BROX
R22 Struck power cables while attempting to land in confined area, fell to ground & rolled onto side. Extensive damage. 1 minor injury. 21 Apr 1996 G-ZIGG
AS355 Hard landing due power loss at 50ft during precaut landing to investigate doors open caption. LG damaged. No injury to 4 POB. 21 Apr 1996 G-DPPS
Total for April 1996 : 3
R22 During practice engine off landing a/c yawed, drifted to left & rolled onto its side on touchdown. Substantial damage. No injuries. 31 Mar 1996 G-FISS
Total for March 1996 : 1
R22 Tail rotor struck fire/rescue vehicle during landing. Damage to tail rotor & gearbox. No injuries. 27 Feb 1996 G-HVRS
B8 Montgomerie-Bensen B8MR, G-BTTD 04 Feb 1996 G-BTTD
Total for February 1996 : 2
47 Tail rotor struck ground during hover. Substantial damage. No injuries. 31 Jan 1996 G-ASLR
AS332 After disembarking pax, a/c taxied forward, started to turn & rolled onto its side. Substantial damage. No injuries. 04 Jan 1996 G-TIGT
Total for January 1996 : 2
R22 Hard landing after encountering deteriorating weather/visibility becoming disorientated & entering vortex ring state. No injuries. 10 Dec 1995 G-BPPW
Total for December 1995 : 1
R22 Engine surge & yaw. Autorotation. Skid dug in on landing & a/c rolled over. Substantial damage. No injury. Possible Carb Icing. 16 Nov 1995 G-XIIX
R22 Engine failure during practice autorotation. Hard landing. Substantial damage. No injuries. 12 Nov 1995 G-MFHL
Total for November 1995 : 2
280 Loss of control during attempted forced landing due engine over boost warning. Substantial damage. No injuries. 29 Oct 1995 G-CKCK
B206 Agusta Bell AB206B II, G-COUR 27 Oct 1995 G-COUR
B206 Student pilot overcontrolled during hover practice. A/c rolled over. Minor injs to 2 pob. 13 Oct 1995 G-BPOR
47 Pilot distracted during final stages of autorotation. Hard landing. Skids damage. No injuries. 10 Oct 1995 G-BGID
Total for October 1995 : 4
AS332 No:2/98 - Aerospatiale AS332L Super Puma, G-PUMH, over North Sea 27 Sep 1995 G-PUMH
Exec A/c rolled over during engine ground runs. Substantial damage. No injuries. 25 Sep 1995 G-OJCM
Total for September 1995 : 2
S61 Hard landing. Main rotor blade struck tailboom. Substantial damage. No injuries. 18 Aug 1995 G-AYOM
R22 Roll over due to over control by student pilot during hover training. Substantial damage. No injuries. 05 Aug 1995 G-BSLF
Total for August 1995 : 2
F28 Tipped over on landing. Blade damaged. No injuries. 20 Jul 1995 G-BALT
Alouette Main rotor blades struck goose, a/c yawed & struck tree. Substantial damage. No injuries. 05 Jul 1995 G-BSFN
Total for July 1995 : 2
B206 A/c ditched into sea following engine power loss. A/c sank. No injuries. 29 Jun 1995 G-BHXU
B206 Engine failure. Forced landing in field. No injuries. Tail boom damaged. 16 Jun 1995 G-HRAY
Total for June 1995 : 2
AS350 Fertilizer bag caught on MRB, caused extreme vibration. Tailboom/fuselage severely distorted, rotor head damaged. No injs. 23 May 1995 G-PLMH
AS350 A/c crashed during underslung load operation. 1 fatal injury. A/c destroyed. 05 May 1995 G-PLMA
AS350 Hard landing. Substantial damage. No injuries. 04 May 1995 G-FIBS
Total for May 1995 : 3
280 Engine failed. Forced landing. Substantial damage. No injuries. 22 Apr 1995 G-BGWS
47 Student lost control in hover. A/c crashed. Substantial damage. No injuries. 19 Apr 1995 G-OEMH
Total for April 1995 : 2
H269 A/c rotated rapidly & rolled onto its side due yaw control failure. Substantial damage. No injuries. 27 Mar 1995 G-LSLH
H269 Main rotor struck & severed tail during engine off practice landing. No injuries. 19 Mar 1995 G-OSLO
UH12 Tail rotor struck power cables during underslung load operations. A/c destroyed. 1 serious injury. 15 Mar 1995 G-BTJE
H269 Loss of directional control-unable to stop a/c rotating to right. Hard landing. Substantial damage. No injuries. 12 Mar 1995 G-JHAS
Total for March 1995 : 4
B206 A/c substantially damaged during heavy landing. No injuries. 24 Jan 1995 G-STOX
AS332 Lightning strike to tail rotor. A/c ditched following loss of tail rotor control. Occupants evacuated into liferaft. 19 Jan 1995 G-TIGK
Total for January 1995 : 2
SA315 Downdraught caused a/c to descend. Main rotor blades struck hillside & a/c inverted. A/c destroyed. 2 serious & 1 minor injury. 31 Dec 1994 G-BUOY
R22 During practise run on landing skid stuck in mud & a/c rolled over. A/c destroyed. No injuries. 27 Dec 1994 G-DELB
B206 Pax walked into tail rotor. Serious injury. 25 Dec 1994 G-BBNG
SA315 Hard landing. Tail rotor, main rotor & fuselage damaged. No injuries. 23 Dec 1994 G-AZNI
47 Tail rotor strike during hover. Substantial damage. No injuries. 22 Dec 1994 G-AZMB
AS350 A/c crashed during underslung load operation. Two fatalities, a/c destroyed. 07 Dec 1994 G-PLMG
B214 5/1995 Bell 214ST G-BKJD 06 Dec 1994 G-BKJD
Total for December 1994 : 7
R22 MRB struck tailboom during practice autorotation. Substantial damage. No injuries. 31 Oct 1994 G-KENN
R22 Hard landing. Serious damage. No injuries. 29 Oct 1994 G-ZIGG
Total for October 1994 : 2
B206 Main rotor struck tree during landing. Substantial damage. Minor injuries to 4 POB. 17 Sep 1994 G-REVS
Total for September 1994 : 1
R22 A/c substantially damaged during precautionary landing in field. No injuries. 31 Aug 1994 G-KAYT
R22 Struck power cables on take off. Substantial impact damage to a/c. One serious injury. 14 Aug 1994 G-OPAC
Total for August 1994 : 2
F28 Engine power loss, forced landing shortly after T/O. A/c destroyed. One minor injury. 11 Jul 1994 G-BHAX
H369 Engine lost power. During forced run on landing skid entered shallow depression. A/c yawed, MR severed tail boom. No injuries 10 Jul 1994 G-HSAA
AS355 Tail rotor gearbox failure. Heavy landing. Substantial damage. No injuries. 07 Jul 1994 G-SASU
Total for July 1994 : 3
S76 Loose mattress blown into rotors while a/c in hover over deck of ship. Forced landing on deck, significant damage. No injuries. 21 Jun 1994 G-HPLC
R22 A/c crashed in field. A/c destroyed. 2 fatalities. 08 Jun 1994 G-PUDD
R22 Hard landing after practise engine failure. Tail boom struck ground. Substantial damage. No injuries. 05 Jun 1994 G-UPCC
Total for June 1994 : 3
B206 A/c struck high ground. A/c destroyed. 3 fatal. 1 serious injury. 22 May 1994 G-STST
Total for May 1994 : 1
R22 Tailboom struck ground after start up. Tailboom distorted, tail rotor detached. No injuries. 19 Apr 1994 G-DIRE
Total for April 1994 : 1
Exec Tail rotor drive belt failed after take off. Substantial damage. No injuries. 18 Mar 1994 G-RHYS
Total for March 1994 : 1
R22 A/c rolled over while manoeuvring in hover during dual practice autorotative landing. Substantial damage. No injuries. 28 Jan 1994 G-BOEY
B206 A/c rolled over during take off. A/c destroyed. 1 Fatality. 15 Jan 1994 G-BODW
Total for January 1994 : 2
H269 Tail rotor struck ground during practice engine off landing. Substantial damage. No injuries. 22 Dec 1993 G-BRNR
AS332 Aerospatiale AS332L Super Puma, G-BTCT 22 Dec 1993 G-BTCT
Total for December 1993 : 2
R22 A/c reported missing, wreckage located on hillside in Brecon Beacons following day. 1 fatality. 20 Nov 1993 G-OJPI
R22 Engine failure. Forced landing in field. Inverted. Substantial damage. No injuries. Carb Icing. 11 Nov 1993 G-BPKH
Total for November 1993 : 2
R22 Skid caught in grass during hover, a/c rolled over. Substantial damage. No injuries. 26 Oct 1993 G-ODJP
280 Tail rotor struck ground during landing. Damage to blades. No injuries. 23 Oct 1993 G-SHNN
Exec A/c rolled over during take off. Substantial damage no injuries. 23 Oct 1993 G-BUJZ
Total for October 1993 : 3
AS350 Crashed into field during underslung load operation following engine failure. 09 Sep 1993 G-PLME
Total for September 1993 : 1
B206 UK Reportable Accident: A/c crashed during low-level manoeuvre. Substantial damage. 7 POB - 3 serious injuries, 3 minor injuries. 28 Aug 1993 G-OSIB
B206 Main rotor blades struck ground during filming, forced landing. Damage to blades & rotor mast bent. No injuries. 27 Aug 1993 G-HELE
H269 Student misjudged height during hover exercise skid struck ground & a/c rolled over. Substantial damage. Minor injury. 26 Aug 1993 G-BTTV
UH12 Engine failure. Forced landing. A/c destroyed. Minor injury. 21 Aug 1993 G-DMCH
AS365 A/C rolled backwards downhill with nobody in cockpit. Struck bench and hedge, substantial a/c damage. No injuries. Brake defect. 13 Aug 1993 G-HEMS
Total for August 1993 : 5
Gazelle Tail rotor drive shaft damaged by unsecured engine bay cowling. No injuries. 26 Jul 1993 G-MANN
Gazelle SA341G Gazelle 1, G-MANN 25 Jul 1993 G-MANN
Total for July 1993 : 2
B206 Mid air collision with RAF Tornado. Helicopter destroyed. 2 fatalities. Subst damage to military a/c. No injuries. 23 Jun 1993 G-BHYW
B206 Struck power cables during line check/inspection. A/c destroyed. 2 serious injuries, 1 minor. 03 Jun 1993 G-BNIT
Total for June 1993 : 2
R22 A/C struck water whilst filming water sports. A/C submerged. Subst damage. Minor injury. 29 May 1993 G-OLFI
B206L DURING TRANSITION FROM LAND FLARE TO HOVER TAXY, BANG HEARD & ENGINE FAILED. HEAVY LANDING. TAIL BOOM DAMAGED. NO INJS. 24 May 1993 G-LONG
R22 Tail struck ground during autorotation landing. Tail rotor separated. A/c rolled onto side. A/c destroyed. 1 serious inj. 17 May 1993 G-ROBS
H269 Tail rotor failure on take off. Substantial damage. No injuries. 13 May 1993 G-BSKF
280 TAIL ROTOR PITCH LINK BOLT SEPARATED. A/C AUTOROTATED INTO FIELD. NO INJS. 06 May 1993 G-IDUP
Total for May 1993 : 5
F28 HARD LANDING FOLLOWING UNCONTROLLED YAW. SUBST DAMAGE. NO INJS. 19 Apr 1993 G-KOLY
R22 TAIL ROTOR STRUCK WINDSOCK. SUBST DAMAGE. MINOR INJS. 17 Apr 1993 G-CGCG
BO105 STRUCK POWER CABLE AT 20FT DURING APPROACH. CABLE WRAPPED AROUND ROTOR MAST & PITCH LINKS. FORCED LANDING. NO INJS. 15 Apr 1993 G-DNLB
Total for April 1993 : 3
R22 ENGINE POWER LOSS, FORCED LANDING. A/C ROLLED OVER IN PLOUGHED FIELD. SUBST DAMAGE. NO INJS. 28 Mar 1993 G-BRLD
Total for March 1993 : 1
R22 HARD LANDING FROM HOVER, POSSIBLE ENGINE POWER LOSS. SUBST DAMAGE. MINOR INJS. 29 Jan 1993 G-BSRG
H369 ATTEMPT MADE TO START UP A/C WITH ROTOR STILL TIED DOWN. BLADE SNAPPED AT ROOT. NO INJS. 22 Jan 1993 G-BHST
AS355 RH ENGINE COWLING SEPARATED IN FLIGHT, STRIKING MAIN & TAIL ROTOR BLADES, CAUSING SEVERANCE OF TAIL ROTOR DRIVE TRAIN. NO INJURIES. 06 Jan 1993 G-BOOV
Total for January 1993 : 3
AS355 'BANG' FROM NR2 ENGINE AT 1500FT. FLT IDLE NR2 SELECTED. PRECAUT LAND. NR2 DRIVESHAFT COUPLING FAILURE. 08 Dec 1992 G-OHMS
Total for December 1992 : 1
F28 ENGINE STOPPED. A/C FORCED LANDED. MINOR FIRE DAMAGE. NO INJS. 31 Oct 1992 G-KOLY
Total for October 1992 : 1
R22 LOSS OF CONTROL OF A/C DURING HOVER TAXY. SUBST DAMAGE. NO INJURIES. 30 Sep 1992 G-RENT
R22 LOSS OF CONTROL DURING HOVER PRACTICE. EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. NO INJ TO 1 POB. 29 Sep 1992 G-CPLI
AS365 HELI DECK HAND STRUCK & KILLED BY MAIN ROTOR BLADE. MINOR DAMAGE TO ROTOR BLADE TIPS. 22 Sep 1992 G-BLEZ
H269 A/c crashed nr Salzburg, Austria. 1 fatality, 2 serious injuries. 17 Sep 1992 G-BSMI
R22 A/C STRUCK GROUND DURING PRACTICE ENGINE OFF LANDING. DYNAMIC ROLLOVER. SUBST DAMAGE TO TAIL BOOM & ROTORS. NO INJS. 13 Sep 1992 G-EXOR
B206 ENGINE FAILURE AT APPROX 200FT. FORCED LANDING. NO INJS. MINOR DAMAGE. 12 Sep 1992 G-SHCC
R22 HARD LANDING. SUBST DAMAGE TO MLG & MAIN ROTOR BLADES. NO INJS. 11 Sep 1992 G-BWHY
R22 LOSS OF CONTROL DURING HOVER TAXY. A/C INVERTED. SUBST DAMAGE. NO INJURIES TO TWO POB. 04 Sep 1992 G-EEGE
Total for September 1992 : 8
R22 Struck power cables on landing. A/c destroyed by fire. Minor injuries. 23 Aug 1992 G-BPTR
R22 CRASHED ON LANDING. A/C DESTROYED. NO INJS. 15 Aug 1992 G-OMOB
B206 A/C CRASHED INTO WOODLAND FOLLOWING MAYDAY - YAW PROBLEM. A/C DESTROYED. 2 FATALITIES & 3 SERIOUS INJS. 14 Aug 1992 G-OSUE
R22 ENGINE FAILURE. MAYDAY. FORCED LANDING IN FIELD. EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. NO INJS. Possible Carb icing 14 Aug 1992 G-OSHL
B206 DURING SLOPING GROUND EXERCISE TAIL STRUCK GROUND DURING 360DEG TURN. SUBST DAMAGE. NO INJS. 07 Aug 1992 G-AWMK
Total for August 1992 : 5
S61 A/C ROLLED AT APPROX 30FT ON FINALS, CRASHING JUST SHORT OF R/W. 2 FATALITIES. A/C DESTROYED. 12 Jul 1992 G-BPJT
Total for July 1992 : 1
B206 NOSE PITCHED UP, A/C MOVED BACKWARDS, TAIL ROTOR STRUCK GROUND. A/C ROLLED TO THE LEFT. MINOR ENG FIRE. SUBST DAMAGE. MINOR INJ. 29 Jun 1992 G-FFTN
F28 ENGINE FAILURE. HARD LANDING. SUBST DAMAGE. 2 MINOR INJS. 26 Jun 1992 G-BAWI
H369 LOSS OF CONTROL AT LOW LEVEL IN POOR WEATHER. A/C STRUCK GROUND. FIRE AFTER IMPACT. 1 SERIOUS INJ. 06 Jun 1992 G-OPRO
Total for June 1992 : 3
R22 A/C CRASHED & BURNT OUT FOLLOWING INADVERTENT ENTRY INTO IMC WITH POOR WEATHER CONDITIONS AT LOW LEVEL. 2 FATALITIES. 29 May 1992 G-HETH
Exec A/C CRASHED FOLLOWING POWER FAILURE TO THE MAIN ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT. SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. NO INJS. 16 May 1992 G-BPNC
B206 ENGINE FLAMED OUT. A/C ROLLED OVER DURING FORCED LANDING ON HILLSIDE. A/C DESTROYED. NO INJS. 08 May 1992 G-COWZ
Total for May 1992 : 3
S76 MAIN ROTOR BLADE STRUCK AND KILLED H.L.O. DURING ROTORS RUNNING TURNROUND ON DECK OF OIL RIG SUPPLY VESSEL. 18 Apr 1992 G-BOND
AS355 PAX STRUCK ON HEAD BY ROTOR BLADE WHILE LEAVING ROTOR DISC AREA, ROTORS TURNING. 1 SER INJ. 09 Apr 1992 G-SVJM
AS355 MAIN ROTOR BLADES STRUCK TREE TOPS DURING APPROACH TO CONFINED AREA AT NIGHT. DAMAGE TO ROTOR BLADES. NO INJS TO 2 POB. 09 Apr 1992 G-BPRJ
R22 HARD LANDING. SUBST DAMAGE. NO INJ. 08 Apr 1992 G-OPAC
Total for April 1992 : 4
Exec TAIL BOOM SEEN TO DETACH & A/C FELL INTO WOODED AREA. A/C DESTROYED. 1 FATALITY. 28 Mar 1992 G-BMYH
B206 ENGINE FAILURE. MAYDAY. DITCHED INTO SEA & SANK. 1 POB RESCUED. 20 Mar 1992 G-MHCC
AS332 A/C CRASHED INTO SEA & SANK KILLING 11 OF THE 17 PERSONS ON BOARD. 14 Mar 1992 G-TIGH
Total for March 1992 : 3
R22 A/C SEEN TO LOSE ROTOR RPM & FALL VERTICALLY TO GROUND. A/C DESTROYED. 2 FATALITIES. 23 Feb 1992 G-BPPC
R22 A/C ROLLED OVER & STRUCK GROUND DURING PRACTICE MANOEUVRES IN HOVER. SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. NO INJURIES. 23 Feb 1992 G-JASM
Total for February 1992 : 2
R22 CRASHED DURING FORCED LANDING IN THICK FOG. VISIBILITY APPROX 100YARDS. A/C DESTROYED. 1 MINOR INJ. 17 Jan 1992 G-GOLO
Total for January 1992 : 1
R22 HARD LANDING IN FIELD WHILST PRACTICING MANOEUVRES. SUBST DAMAGE. NO INJS. 29 Dec 1991 G-FISS
Total for December 1991 : 1
B214 SEVERE VIBN. PAN CALL. DIVERTED TO NEARBY RIG & LANDED SAFELY. T/ROTOR COUNTERWEIGHT ASSY SHEARED. NO INJS TO 6 POB. 02 Oct 1991 G-BKJD
Total for October 1991 : 1
280 TAIL ROTOR SPINDLE FAILED IN FLIGHT. FORCED LANDING. NO INJ. 30 Sep 1991 G-BSIE
Gazelle HARD LANDING FOLLOWING UNCONTROLLED YAW IN HOVER. SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. NO INJURIES TO 4 POB. 09 Sep 1991 G-TURP
R22 MAIN ROTOR STRUCK TAIL BOOM IN FLIGHT. A/C CRASHED FROM 1500-2000FT & WAS DESTROYED. PILOT KILLED. 08 Sep 1991 G-BSHF
Total for September 1991 : 3
B206 DURING ROTORS RUNNING REFUEL M/ROTOR BLADE STRUCK WINDSOCK & ITS METAL POST MOUNTED ON BOWSER. BLADE DAMAGED. NO INJS. 21 Aug 1991 G-WOSP
F28 STRUCK POWER CABLES. SUBST DAMAGE. NO INJS. 16 Aug 1991 G-BRCP
H369 RIGHT VERTICAL STABILISER SEPARATED & FELL THROUGH ROOF OF GREENHOUSE. NO INJS. 09 Aug 1991 G-BHST
R22 T/ROTOR STRUCK PWR CABLES DURING PRECAUT LDG DUE BEING LOST & CONSEQUENT FUEL SHORTAGE. A/C DESTROYED. NO INJ. 02 Aug 1991 G-BRMO
Total for August 1991 : 4
B206 FORCED LANDING FOLLOWING ENGINE FAILURE. A/C DESTROYED. 1 SERIOUS INJ - 4 MINOR INJS. 27 Jul 1991 G-ROGR
47 A/C STRUCK CROP WHILST CROP SPRAYING. SUBST DAMAGE. NO INJS. 07 Jul 1991 G-BFJN
H269 STUDENT PILOT LOST CONTROL COMING INTO HOVER. A/C STRUCK GROUND & ROLLED OVER. A/C DESTROYED. NO INJS. 02 Jul 1991 G-BREJ
Total for July 1991 : 3
R22 LOW AIRSPEED & HIGH RoD DEVELOPED DURING FINAL APPROACH, RESULTING IN HEAVY LANDING & ROLL OVER. A/C DESTROYED. NO INJURIES. 30 Jun 1991 G-NABS
BO105 CANVAS SHEET, FROM EARLIER UNDERSLUNG LOAD OPERATION, INGESTED INTO M/ROTOR AFTER OFFLOADING OF PAX. A/C DESTROYED. NO INJS. 30 Jun 1991 G-BTBD
H269 STUDENT PILOT LOST CTRL OF A/C IN HOVER. A/C STRUCK GND & ROLLED OVER. SUBST DAMAGE. NO INJ. 27 Jun 1991 G-BPDR
F28 WHILE HOVERING OVER LAKE, STRONG DOWNDRAUGHT CAUSED A/C TO SETTLE INTO WATER & SINK. NO INJ TO 2 POB. 12 Jun 1991 G-BGSN
Total for June 1991 : 4
R22 DIRECTIONAL CONTROL LOST. HARD LANDING IN FIELD. A/C DESTROYED. MINOR INJS TO 2 POB. 26 May 1991 G-OVNR
47 SEVERE ENGINE VIBN IN CIRCUIT FOLLOWED BY POWER LOSS ON BASE LEG. CRASH LANDED IN FIELD. A/C DESTROYED. 1 SERIOUS INJ. 22 May 1991 G-BMDV
Total for May 1991 : 2
R22 STRUCK POWER CABLES ON TAKE-OFF. 1 FATALITY, 1 SERIOUS INJURY. FIRE AFTER IMPACT. 10 Mar 1991 G-BOSY
AS355 SHEET FROM WASHING LINE DRAWN INTO TAIL ROTOR. FORCED LANDING. TAIL PYLON & TAIL ROTOR BLADES DAMAGED. NO INJ. 01 Mar 1991 G-SETA
Total for March 1991 : 2
AS355 NR2 HIGH SPEED INPUT TO MAIN GEARBOX FAILED. PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. NO INJS. 30 Dec 1990 G-WMPA
B214 SEVERE VIBN EXPERIENCED AT CRUISE SPEED. DECREASED AS SPEED REDUCED. DIVERTED. T/BOOM VERT FIN FWD SPAR CRACKED. NO INJS. 24 Dec 1990 G-BKFN
AS355 RH SKID STRUCK MOVING VEHICLE DURING FILMING. NO INJ. 04 Dec 1990 G-BPRJ
Total for December 1990 : 3
R22 A/C STRUCK OVERHEAD PWR CABLES ON T/O. A/C SEVERELY DAMAGED. NO INJS. 15 Nov 1990 G-BMXH
AS350 MID-AIR COLLISION DURING FORMATION FILMING FLT - M/ROTOR BLADE STRUCK RH SKID OF BELL 206. BOTH A/C LANDED SAFELY. NO INJS. 13 Nov 1990 G-MARC
Total for November 1990 : 2
S61 NR1 INPUT DRIVE TRAIN FAILED. NR1 ENG SHUTDOWN ON OVERSPEED. SINGLE ENG LDG. NO INJS. 09 Oct 1990 G-BCLD
47 HARD LDG FROM HOVER. SKIDS & MOUNTING STRUTS DISTORTED, LOWER COCKPIT AREA PUNCTURED. NO INJS. 08 Oct 1990 G-ASYW
Total for October 1990 : 2
H269 HAND HELD FLARE DISCHARGED IN CABIN. FORCED LANDING. PILOT SUFFERED BURNS. 28 Sep 1990 G-BRNR
H269 COCKPIT & LDG LIGHTS DIMMED THEN EXTINGUISHED ALTOGETHER. T/ROTOR STRUCK GND ON LDG. BATTERY DISCHARGED. SUBST A/C DAMAGE. 27 Sep 1990 G-BREJ
Total for September 1990 : 2
H369 A/C ATTEMPTED FORCED LDG IN FIELD FOLLOWING ENGINE RUNDOWN & ROTOR RPM DECAY. A/C DEST.PILOT KILLED. 31 Aug 1990 G-OAIM
R22 FWD SECTION OF RIGHT SKID SNAPPED OFF DURING PRACTICE RUN ON LDG. A/C ROLLED ON TO RIGHT SIDE. NO INJS. 20 Aug 1990 G-BNGC
H269 ENG LOST PWR. FORCED LDG. SUBST DAMAGE TO T/ROTOR. NO INJ. FUEL LEAK FROM INJECTOR LINE. 12 Aug 1990 G-REBL
UH12 CRASHED & BURNT OUT WHILE CROP SPRAYING.NO INJ. 02 Aug 1990 G-BOPE
Total for August 1990 : 4
S61 TAIL ROTOR STRUCK RIG STRUCTURE. A/C FELL INTO SEA & SANK. 6 FATALITIES. 25 Jul 1990 G-BEWL
47 ROTOR RPM DECAYED,ENG LOST PWR. SPRAY BOOM STRUCK TREE. NO INJ. 23 Jul 1990 G-BFJN
H269 CONTROL LOSS IN HOVER. A/C CRASHED ONTO SIDE. NO INJS. 22 Jul 1990 G-HUWS
R22 A/C DESC AFTER LOSS OF CONTROL IN HIGH HOVER & LANDED HEAVILY AND ROLLED OVER. 2 MINOR INJS. 18 Jul 1990 G-BOYX
R22 DURING HOVER A/C TILTED ONTO SIDE. SUBST DAMAGE. NO INJS. 17 Jul 1990 G-BPIT
280 ROTOR RPM DECAYED & COULD NOT BE RECOVERED. A/C BEGAN TO ROTATE. COLLECTIVE LOWERED. HARD LANDING. 15 Jul 1990 G-SHAA
B206 STRUCK POWER LINES SHORTLY AFTER TAKE OFF. A/C DESTROYED, 2 KILLED. 13 Jul 1990 G-PATW
Total for July 1990 : 7
A109 A/C STRUCK POWER LINES & CRASHED. 2 KILLED, 4 SERIOUS INJS. 27 Jun 1990 G-PJCB
BO105 STRUCK OVERHEAD PWR CABLES ON T/O MINOR DAMAGE TO T/ROTOR NO INJ 21 Jun 1990 G-MHSL
AS355 RH ENGINE COWLING OPENED IN FLIGHT. ROTOR BLADES DAMAGED. NO INJURIES. 15 Jun 1990 G-BPRJ
R22 Bounced on landing after practice engine failure at 50-60ft. No Injuries. 12 Jun 1990 G-BOEY
Total for June 1990 : 4
B206 MAN WALKED INTO TAIL ROTOR & SUSTAINED FATAL INJURIES 21 May 1990 G-BPWI
H269 CAUGHT BY GUST OF WIND WHILE HOVER TRAINING. A/C ROLLED OVER. NO INJURY. 21 May 1990 G-BRZN
R22 PILOT OVERCORRECTED FROM 360DEG TURN. TAIL HIT GND. A/C LANDED ON SIDE. 18 May 1990 G-BRZJ
280 LOSS OF CONTROL IN HOVER. HARD LANDING. M/ROTOR STRUCK GROUND. NO INJ. 07 May 1990 G-COPE
R22 ROTOR RPM DECAYED ON TAKE OFF. RUN ON LANDING. SKIDS DAMAGED. NO INJ. 06 May 1990 G-BLME
AS332 ROTOR BRAKE FIRE DURING GROUND RUN. EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. 06 May 1990 G-PUMA
F28 ENG STOPPED AT 40FT DURING FAST STOPS. RUN ON LDG. T/ROTOR HIT GND. NO INJ. 04 May 1990 G-BBIN
Total for May 1990 : 7
R22 STRUCK TREES ON RISING GROUND IN POOR VISIBILITY. SOLE OCCUPANT KILLED. 28 Mar 1990 G-DEAL
H269 ENGINE POWER LOSS FORCED HARD LANDING NO INJURIES 28 Mar 1990 G-AVZC
R22 CTRL LOSS DURING PRACTICE APPR SPUN TO RIGHT FORCED HARD LAND NO INJ 17 Mar 1990 G-ROBS
R22 TAIL STRUCK GROUND ON LANDING NO INJURIES 08 Mar 1990 G-ETIN
Gazelle T/ROTOR D/SHAFT FAILED DUE CONTACT WITH G/BOX FAIRING. HARD LDG. NO INJ. 07 Mar 1990 G-RIFF
Total for March 1990 : 5
F28 HEAVY LANDING DAMAGE TO LOWER FUSELAGE & SKIDS NO INJURIES 10 Feb 1990 G-BAIB
F28 WIND GUST CAUSED A/C TO TURN,LH SKID TOUCHED GND TIPPING A/C ONTO SIDE. 10 Feb 1990 G-SHFF
Total for February 1990 : 2
B206 ENGINE FLAMED OUT IN SNOW. A/C STRUCK BUILDING & CRASHED. 1 FATALITY. 24 Jan 1990 G-EYEI
H269 DROPPED TO GND FROM 50' DURING ENG OFF PRACTICE. SUBST DAMAGE. NO INJ. 21 Jan 1990 G-BMGP
B222 SEVERE VIBN. MAYDAY CALL. PRECAUT LDG. I/B TUNING WEIGHT DETACHED FROM RH ARM ASSY. 02 Jan 1990 G-OSEB
Total for January 1990 : 3
B206 CRASHED IN BAD WEATHER. ALL 5 OCCUPANTS KILLED. 18 Dec 1989 G-SHBB
B206 ENG RAN DOWN. AUTOROTATION. HARD LDG. NO INJ. FCU AIR LINE DISCONNECTED. 15 Dec 1989 G-TREE
S76 SMOKE INSIDE A/C. NR1 & 2 ENG BAY INSULATION OVERHEATED. NO INJ TO 3 POB. 15 Dec 1989 G-BNSH
B206 LOSS OF CONTROL WHILE LANDING. 2 SERIOUS INJURIES. A/C DESTROYED. 11 Dec 1989 G-JOCO
H369 A/C CRASHED IN DETERIORATING WEATHER. EXTENSIVE GROUND FIRE. 2 KILLED. 06 Dec 1989 G-FRGY
Total for December 1989 : 5
R22 POWER LOSS. FORCED, HARD LANDING. OVERTURNED. 1 MINOR INJ. 05 Nov 1989 G-GILY
Total for November 1989 : 1
R22 COLLIDED WITH A BUILDING WHILE MAKING PRECAUT LDG DUE POOR VISIBILITY. 18 Oct 1989 G-PREM
280 ROTOR RPM DECAYED. HARD LDG ON SLOPING GROUND. ROLLED OVER. NO INJ. 14 Oct 1989 G-PALS
R22 DURING PRACTICE ENGINE OFF LANDING, A/C LANDED HARD & OVERTURNED. 1 MINOR INJ. 12 Oct 1989 G-DELB
R22 COLLECTIVE LEVER SNAGGED. SKID TOUCHED GROUND & A/C ROLLED OVER. A/C DESTROYED. NO INJS. 09 Oct 1989 G-BISC
Total for October 1989 : 4
R22 LOW RPM WARN. FORCED LDG IN FIELD. OVERTURNED. 1 MINOR INJ. 07 Sep 1989 G-BOEV
R22 HARD LANDING DURING TRAINING FLIGHT. ROLLED OVER. NO INJURIES. 02 Sep 1989 G-DELL
Total for September 1989 : 2
BO105 CRASHED INTO TREES WHILE TRYING TO AVOID BAD WEATHER. RH ARTIFICIAL HORIZON U/S. NO INJS. 05 Aug 1989 G-BEZJ
R22 LOSS OF CONTROL ON TAKE OFF. HARD LANDING. MINOR DAMAGE. NO INJ. 04 Aug 1989 G-BPYH
Total for August 1989 : 2
47 A/C MADE A HEAVY LANDING DURING TRAINING FLIGHT. SKIDS SPLAYED. NO INJ. 13 Jul 1989 G-AZMB
H269 CONTROL LOSS IN LOW HOVER. ROTORS STRUCK GROUND. A/C DESTROYED. 2 MINOR INJS. 11 Jul 1989 G-BOCO
Total for July 1989 : 2
H369 FORCED, HARD LANDING DUE INFLIGHT NOISE & VIBRATION. TAIL ROTOR BLADE EROSION STRIP SEPARATED. NO INJS. 30 Jun 1989 G-OABG
B206 STRUCK CLIFF FACE DURING LOW LEVEL FILMING. A/C DESTROYED. 1 FATALITY. 28 Jun 1989 G-BIZB
R22 HARD LANDING. DAMAGE TO TAIL ROTOR & RIGHT SKID. NO INJURIES. 17 Jun 1989 G-BLME
Total for June 1989 : 3
R22 STUDENT PILOT LOST CONTROL ON TAKE-OFF. SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. NO INJ. 31 May 1989 G-BPJC
AS332 A/C FLEW INTO A HILLSIDE IN BAD WEATHER & BURNT OUT. 3 FATALITIES. 22 May 1989 G-TIGN
S61 WHINING NOISE & LOUD BANG. NR1 DRIVE INTO MAIN G/BOX FAILED. NO INJ. 11 May 1989 G-BFFJ
Total for May 1989 : 3
F28 A/C RAN OUT OF FUEL. HARD LANDING. DAMAGE TO MAIN & TAIL ROTOR BLADES. 29 Apr 1989 G-BBZS
BO105 DOUBLE ENGINE FLAMEOUT DUE SNOW/SLUSH INGESTION. DITCHED IN SEA. NO INJURIES. 25 Apr 1989 G-BGKJ
Total for April 1989 : 2
B206 A/C LOST AIRSPEED IN TURN, DESCENDED INTO GROUND & ROLLED OVER. NO INJURIES. 11 Mar 1989 G-TPTR
Total for March 1989 : 1
Gazelle ENGINE RAN DOWN TO GROUND IDLE AT 150FT. HARD LANDING. SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. NO INJ. 15 Feb 1989 G-LOYD
H269 DURING ROTOR ENGAGEMENT, ROTOR BLADE STRUCK TAIL CONE. NO INJURIES. 15 Feb 1989 G-BMGP
F28 OVER PITCHED IN HOVER. TAIL ROTOR CONTROL LOST. CRASHED & DESTROYED. NO INJ. 08 Feb 1989 G-BATU
Total for February 1989 : 3
B206 UNCONTROLLED RIGHT ROTATION. HARD LANDING. SUBST DAMAGE. 1 MINOR INJ. 29 Jan 1989 G-BKDA
B206 A/C STRUCK POWER LINES. 2 MINOR INJURIES. A/C DESTROYED. 09 Jan 1989 G-BAKF
R22 A/C CRASHED WHILE CARRYING OUT HOVERING MANOEUVRES. SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. NO INJS. 09 Jan 1989 G-HOVR
Total for January 1989 : 3
AS332 LG UNSAFE WARNING. A/C RETURNED. NLG COLLAPSED ON LANDING. NO INJURIES. 19 Dec 1988 G-BLZJ
Total for December 1988 : 1
H269 HARD LANDING DURING PRACTICE AUTOROTATION. SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. NO INJS. 14 Nov 1988 G-BOXS
S61 LOW GEARBOX OIL PRESSURE WARNING ACCOMPANIED BY VIBRATION. A/C DITCHED, INVERTED & SANK. 13 POB SAFE. 10 Nov 1988 G-BDES
Total for November 1988 : 2
S61 UNCONTROLLED LANDING ON SEA. ROLLED OVER & SANK. 2 MINOR INJURIES. 17 Oct 1988 G-BDII
S76 Sikorsky S76A+, G-BVKN 10 Oct 1988 G-BVKN
R22 FORCED DOWN BY BAD WEATHER. HARD LANDING. NO INJURIES. 09 Oct 1988 G-OJVI
B206 STRUCK BY WIND GUST ON T/O. CONTROL LOST. HARD LAND. A/C DESTROYED. 02 Oct 1988 G-AYCM
Total for October 1988 : 4
R22 TWISTED ON LIFT OFF & ROLLED OVER DUE EXCESS FORWARD CYCLIC. 21 Sep 1988 G-OFAS
R22 CRASHED INTO TREES BY LANDING SITE. BOTH OCCUPANTS SERIOUSLY INJURED. 10 Sep 1988 G-SMIF
Total for September 1988 : 2
B206 GIRL WALKED INTO TAIL ROTOR RECEIVING SEVERE SHOULDER INJURIES. 29 Aug 1988 G-RODS
R22 IN HOVER RPM DECREASED, A/C YAWED, DROPPED & STRUCK GROUND. TAIL BOOM DAMAGED. 28 Aug 1988 G-STOY
S55 ENGINE FAILED DUE TO FUEL STARVATION. HARD LANDING, ROLLED OVER. 1 SERIOUS INJ. 22 Aug 1988 G-BKHC
Gazelle ENGINE FAILED. EMERGENCY LANDING. MINOR DAMAGE. NO INJURIES. FCU FAILED. 06 Aug 1988 G-RIFF
Total for August 1988 : 4
R22 ROLLED OVER ON LIFT OFF FROM SLOPING GROUND. SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. NO INJ. 24 Jul 1988 G-BUMF
S61 ENGINE FIRE WARNING. A/C DITCHED. ALL 21 OCCUPANTS RESCUED. A/C BURNED & SANK. 13 Jul 1988 G-BEID
B206 ENGINE FAILURE. FORCED, HARD LANDING. SKIDS & TAILBOOM DAMAGED. NO INJURIES. 06 Jul 1988 G-OLDN
Total for July 1988 : 3
H369 HEAVY LANDING ON ONE SKID. MAIN ROTOR BLADES STRUCK GROUND. NO INJURIES. 01 Jun 1988 G-AYIA
Total for June 1988 : 1
R22 VIOLENT LEFT ROLL ON LIFT OFF. MAIN ROTOR STRUCK GROUND. A/C DESTROYED. 20 May 1988 G-BNKB
Total for May 1988 : 1
B206 ENGINE OUT WARNING. AUTOROTATION. HARD LANDING. TAIL BOOM DAMAGED. NO INJURY. FUEL CONTAMINATED. 25 Apr 1988 G-CINE
R22 A/C OVERTURNED DURING ATTEMPTED ENGINE OFF LANDING. SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. NO INJURIES. 15 Apr 1988 G-BOEZ
H369 UNDERSLUNG LOAD STRUCK TAIL ROTOR DUE STRONG GUST. A/C DESTROYED. NO INJS. 13 Apr 1988 G-GASA
Total for April 1988 : 3
AS350 EMPTY CARGO HOOK STRUCK & DAMAGED TAIL ROTOR IN WIND GUST. SEVERE VIBRATION. 28 Mar 1988 G-NIAL
UH12 QUICK RELEASE HYD PIPE FAILED. DISCONNECTED FROM HOPPER. TAIL ROTOR DAMAGED. 11 Mar 1988 G-BDOI
Total for March 1988 : 2
R22 RH SKID STRUCK METAL SPOT MARKER. A/C ROLLED ONTO SIDE. NO INJURIES. 29 Feb 1988 G-BNBT
B206 ENGINE LOST POWER. HARD LANDING. MAIN ROTOR BLADE HIT & SEVERED DRIVESHAFT. NO INJS. 06 Feb 1988 G-BUZZ
Total for February 1988 : 2
280 TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SYS FAILED. HARD LDG. LH SKID COLLAPSED. NO INJS. 14 Jan 1988 G-CTSI
Total for January 1988 : 1
S76 5/1988 Sikorsky S-76A, G-BHYB 09 Dec 1987 G-BHYB
H369 TAIL ROTOR HIT GROUND. DRIVESHAFT SHEARED. A/C SPUN & MAIN ROTOR STRUCK GROUND. SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. NO INJURY. 05 Dec 1987 G-HEWS
Total for December 1987 : 2
SA315 LATERAL CONTROL RESTRICTED. HARD LANDING. SKIDS & TAIL ROTOR DAMAGED. NO INJURY. 09 Sep 1987 G-AZNI
SA315 HOPPER FRAME LIFTED INTO MAIN ROTOR BY GROUND CREW. BLADE TIP DESTROYED. 1 INJURY ON GROUND. 04 Sep 1987 G-BMUB
Total for September 1987 : 2
H369 UNCONTAINED ENGINE FAILURE. FUEL TANK PUNCTURED. A/C DESTROYED BY FIRE. NO INJURY. 15 Aug 1987 G-GASB
F28 PARACHUTIST FELL INTO ROTORS. A/C DESTROYED. PARACHUTIST KILLED. 09 Aug 1987 G-BALE
Total for August 1987 : 2
AS365 BOTH ENGINES STOPPED DUE TO FUEL SHORTAGE. HARD LANDING. SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. NO INJURY. 12 Jul 1987 G-BJKA
AS332 MAIN ROTOR FREQUENCY ADAPTOR SEPARATED IN FLIGHT. SEVERE VIBRATION. MAYDAY. SAR DEPLOYED. DIVERSION. 08 Jul 1987 G-PUMD
Total for July 1987 : 2
47 A/C CRASHED IN FIELD WHEN ROTOR RPM FELL SUDDENLY. MINOR INJURY. 28 Jun 1987 G-BERJ
AS332 HORIZONTAL STABILIZER SPAR FAILED IN FLT. DIVERSION. NO INJURY. 26 Jun 1987 G-TIGC
Total for June 1987 : 2
F28 ROTOR RPM FELL. ROTORS STRUCK GROUND & A/C ROLLED ONTO LH SIDE. 23 May 1987 G-BBXO
AS332 SEVERE VIBRATION. TAIL ROTOR BLADE & TAIL BOOM DAMAGED. DIVERSION. RUN ON LANDING. 20 May 1987 G-BKZH
B222 UNCONTAINED ENGINE FAILURE. DEBRIS SHEARED TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT. NO INJURY. 06 May 1987 G-META
Total for May 1987 : 3
R22 HELICOPTER CARTWHEELED AFTER LIFT OFF A/C DESTROYED 1 MINOR INJURY 29 Apr 1987 G-PAXO
R22 TAILBOOM STRIKE. FOUND AFTER LANDING. 08 Apr 1987 G-JASM
Total for April 1987 : 2
AS332 DISEMBARKING PAX TRIPPED & FELL FROM DOOR SUSTAINING BROKEN COLLAR BONE. 19 Mar 1987 G-TIGE
Total for March 1987 : 1
B222 PILOT HAD 'WHITEOUT'. ATTEMPTED OVERSHOOT & STRUCK HEDGE. MINOR DAMAGE. 13 Jan 1987 G-BLSY
Total for January 1987 : 1
Unknown CRASHED IN SEA 1.5 MILES OFF SUMBURGH & SANK. 47 POB - 45 FATALITIES. 06 Nov 1986 G-BWFC
AS332 PASSENGER SERIOUSLY INJURED DURING TRANSFER FROM SUBMARINE 04 Nov 1986 G-BMCW
Total for November 1986 : 2
UH12 ENGINE FAILURE SHORTLY AFTER TAKE OFF. FORCED LANDING. NO INJURY. 26 Sep 1986 G-BBBA
R22 RAPID RIGHT YAW ON TAKE OFF, STRUCK GROUND & ROLLED OVER. NO INJURY. 18 Sep 1986 G-BMWX
Total for September 1986 : 2
47 ENGINE POWER LOSS. A/C STRUCK GROUND HEAVILY & OVERTURNED. NO INJURY. 31 Jul 1986 G-BFOI
B206 FORCED LANDING DUE POWER LOSS COMPRESSOR BLADES FAILED NO INJURIES 17 Jul 1986 G-JGFF
F28 A/C OVER PITCHED & STRUCK GRND DUE FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ROTOR RPM 09 Jul 1986 G-BMIU
Total for July 1986 : 3
F28 VIBRATION & SMELL OF BURNING RUBBER. EMERG LANDING. DRIVE BELT FAILED. 27 Jun 1986 G-BBIH
47 CRASHED AFTER TAILSTRIKE CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL. SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. NO INJURY. 07 Jun 1986 G-BAYX
Total for June 1986 : 2
F28 HARD LANDING. DAMAGE TO SKID & TAIL ROTOR. NO INJURY. 25 May 1986 G-BDKD
B214 A/C DITCHED DUE COLLECTIVE CONTROL MALFUNCTION. NO INJURIES. 15 May 1986 G-BKFN
Total for May 1986 : 2
47 UNDERSLUNG BUCKET FOULED LH SKID A/C YAWED LEFT & ROTOR STRUCK GRND 26 Apr 1986 G-AWRZ
R22 AFTER T/OFF FOR HOVER PRACTICE A/C TURNED ONTO SIDE 23 Apr 1986 G-BMBX
AS355 ENG FAIL. DISTRESS CALL. STRUCK LEVEL GRND. ALL 6 ON BOARD KILLED. 08 Apr 1986 G-BKIH
Total for April 1986 : 3
S61 HEAVY LANDING AFTER HANDLING PROBLEMS PILOT UNDER TRAINING 29 Mar 1986 G-BFPF
F28 FORCED RUN ON LDG AFTER SUSPECT TAIL ROTOR FAILURE 27 Mar 1986 G-SMUJ
Total for March 1986 : 2
47 MID AIR COLLISION WITH HUGHES 369 MAIN ROTOR BLADE DAMAGED 05 Feb 1986 G-AXKO
H369 MID AIR COLLISION WITH BELL 47 TAIL ROTOR & PART OF TAILCONE CUT OFF 05 Feb 1986 G-HSKY
Total for February 1986 : 2
AS365 MAIN ROTOR BLADE ATTACHMENT FAILED SEVERE VIBRATION NO INJURIES 12 Jan 1986 G-BFVV
Total for January 1986 : 1
S61 HORIZ STABILIZER STRUCK RADIO MAST OF RIG ON TAKE OFF 02 Dec 1985 G-BIHH
Total for December 1985 : 1
S61 MAIN ROTOR BLADE STRUCK STEEL SUPPORTS OF UNLIT SIGN CLOSE TO HANGAR 23 Nov 1985 G-BCEA
Total for November 1985 : 1
AS350 A/C STRUCK GROUND DURING LOW LEVEL FLIGHT. 08 Oct 1985 G-NOEI
Total for October 1985 : 1
R22 CONTROL DIFFICULTY IN FLIGHT SEVERE VIB HARD LANDING TRB HOLED 27 Sep 1985 G-RALY
Total for September 1985 : 1
S61 UNDERCARRIAGE RETRACTED WHILST ON GROUND ROTORS TURNING 15 Aug 1985 G-BFPF
B214 MR BLADE DRAG BRACE ASSY FAILD EXTREME VIBRATN DISTRESS CALL 14 Aug 1985 G-BKFN
47 HIT POWER CABLE CROP SPRAYING COCKPIT CANOPY DAMAGED 01 Aug 1985 G-BEHK
Total for August 1985 : 3
47 A/C HIT POWER LINE WHILST CROP SPRAYING SUBST DAMAGE 24 Jul 1985 G-SMRI
R22 A/C ROLLED OVER ON LIFT OFF STUDENT OVER CONTROLLED 23 Jul 1985 G-BKXH
B222 UNCONTROLLABLE RIGHT YAW FORCED LAND ON GRASS DAMAGE TO U/C LEG 10 Jul 1985 G-DMAF
UH12 A/C CROPSPRAYING FLEW INTO GPO WIRES LANDED SAFELY BROKEN TAIL RUDDER 03 Jul 1985 G-BEFX
Total for July 1985 : 4
47 FORCED LANDING AFTER HITTING POWER CABLE WHILST CROP SPRAYING 17 Jun 1985 G-CHOP
A109 COCKPIT MISTED UP. PARTIAL LATERAL CONTROL RESTRICTION. A/C MOVED REARWARDS INTO TREES. 07 Jun 1985 G-GBCA
Total for June 1985 : 2
F28 HEAVY LANDING STBD UNDERCARRGE COLLAPSED 03 May 1985 G-BAHU
Total for May 1985 : 1
R22 COLLISION WITH OVERHEAD POWER CABLES 08 Apr 1985 G-BLMD
Total for April 1985 : 1
F28 LOSS OF CTRL WHILST HOVER TAXY DUE TO WIND GUST A/C HIT GROUND 31 Jan 1985 G-BBAU
B206 : A/C STRUCK SNOW COVERED FROZEN SEA IN POOR VISIBILITY POOR CONTRAST 05 Jan 1985 G-AVIG
Total for January 1985 : 2
S76 A/C TOUCHED DOWN WITH UNDER CARRIAGE RAISED FUSELAGE DAMAGED 02 Dec 1984 G-BHGK
Total for December 1984 : 1
B222 LACK OF YAW RESPONSE PAN CALL DIVERSION RUN ON LANDING OVERTURNED 29 Nov 1984 G-METB
B212 BANG HEARD ON RIG. A/C SEEN TO FALL INTO SEA. 2 CREW KILLED. 20 Nov 1984 G-BJJR
Total for November 1984 : 2
B206 AT T/O SKID FOULED TREE STUMP AIRCRAFT HIT GROUND & ROLLED ONTO SIDE 26 Oct 1984 G-ROGR
Total for October 1984 : 1
B212 ON STARTUP IN 30KT WIND ROTOR STRUCK TAILBOOM ON FIRST PASS. 29 Sep 1984 G-BLDY
B206 AIRCRAFT CRASHED AFTER MAIN ROTOR STRUCK RISING GROUND PILOT KILLED 13 Sep 1984 G-BGGY
F28 ENGINE FAILURE. AUTOROTATION. LANDING MADE IN FIELD. A/C BLOWN OVER. 09 Sep 1984 G-BCFP
Total for September 1984 : 3
B206 PARTIAL ENGINE FAILURE FORCED LANDING 23 Aug 1984 G-AWLL
B206 WHILE REPOSITIONING FROM APRON TO PAD ENGINE FAILED CAUSING HARD LANDING. 20 Aug 1984 G-HBUS
B206 FORCED LANDING IN CAR PARK POST CRASH FIRE 19 Aug 1984 G-AZZB
S61 PLASTIC BAG INGESTED BY NR2 ENGINE DURING WINCHING. A/C HIT DECK. 17 Aug 1984 G-BCEA
Total for August 1984 : 4
F28 A/C LANDED ON UNDULATING GROUND TAIL ROTOR STRUCK GROUND 26 Jul 1984 G-BALT
BO105 A/C DITCHED IN SEA DUE TO TAIL ROTOR DRIVESHAFT COUPLING FAILURE. 24 Jul 1984 G-AZOM
F28 ENG DISINTEGRATED FORCED LDG IN FIELD 22 Jul 1984 G-BAWI
UH12 A/C MET TURBULENCE MAPS FELL DOWN COLLECTVE CONTROL LOST 19 Jul 1984 G-ATED
H269 ENGINE FAILURE WHILE CROP SPRAYING. 13 Jul 1984 G-BKJR
Total for July 1984 : 5
47 AIRCRAFT CROP SPRAYING CAME DOWN IN FIELD HAVING RUN OUT OF FUEL 26 Jun 1984 G-BGIV
UH12 A/C CROP SPRAYING CAME IN LOW AND TOUCHED CROP 26 Jun 1984 G-AVKY
B206 FORCED LANDING IN FIELD ROTOR BLADES CHOPPED OFF TAIL CROP SPRAYING 19 Jun 1984 G-AZRU
UH12 A/C CROP SPRAYING HIT ELECTRCTY PYLON LANDED IN FIELD 09 Jun 1984 G-BEFY
Total for June 1984 : 4
B206 A/C WAS IN HOVER ABOVE GROUND SKID HIT GROUND & A/C ROLLED OVER 23 May 1984 G-ICRU
F28 HARD LANDING CAUSED BY OVER PITCHING DUE TO CROSSWIND EFFECT. 17 May 1984 G-BBAU
B206 AIRCRAFT CRASHED ON LIFT OFF. ROTOR BLADE STRUCK COCKPIT. 13 May 1984 G-NORM
Unknown HYDRAULIC MALFUNCTION. MAYDAY CALL. PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON WATER. 02 May 1984 G-BISO
Total for May 1984 : 4
B206 A/C MADE A HEAVY LANDING SKIDS COLLAPSED TAILBOOM SLTLY BUCKLED 24 Apr 1984 G-BBOR
47 ENGINE FAILURE VALVE FAILED MAYDAY CALL AUTOROTATION HEAVY LANDING 21 Apr 1984 G-AZYB
47 A/C RAN OUT OF FUEL FORCED LDG IN FIELD 18 Apr 1984 G-BFEJ
B212 HEAVY LANDING DUE TO WIND SHIFT 06 Apr 1984 G-BFER
B206 SUSPENDED BUCKET HIT SMOKE OBSCURED MOUNTAIN SLOPE. A/C TIPPED UP. 03 Apr 1984 G-BFCY
Total for April 1984 : 5
Gazelle A/C SPUN TO LEFT IN LEVEL FLT FORCE LANDED & ROLLED LOSS OF YAW 07 Mar 1984 G-SFTA
B206 ENGINE FAILURE FORCED LANDING IN FIELD SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE 01 Mar 1984 G-BHSG
Total for March 1984 : 2
B206 EMERGENCY LANDING CAUSED BY BAD WEATHER. 25 Jan 1984 G-WARM
Total for January 1984 : 1
B212 WINCH HOOK CAUGHT IN SHIPS RAIL CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL & SUBSEQUENT WATER IMPACT. 24 Dec 1983 G-BARJ
Total for December 1983 : 1
Gazelle A C OBSERVED FLYING LOW OVER TARN MADE STEEP TURN CRASHED INTO WATER 09 Nov 1983 G-SFTB
Total for November 1983 : 1
B206 POWER LOSS AFTER T OFF FORCED LAND MRB CUT OFF TAIL 05 Oct 1983 G-HBUS
Total for October 1983 : 1
B206 A/C REPORTED MISSING; WRECKAGE FOUND AT 900FT ON HILLSIDE NEXT DAY. 25 Sep 1983 G-AVTE
Total for September 1983 : 1
UH12 A/C STRUCK POWER CABLES WHILE CROPSPRAYING. 12 Aug 1983 G-BDRY
UH12 ENGINE FAILED VERY HEAVY LANDING 02 Aug 1983 G-BDOH
Total for August 1983 : 2
47 HIT FARM BUILDING WITH MAIN ROTOR WHILE CROP SPRAYING 30 Jul 1983 G-BHKD
47 ENGINE FAILURE.HEAVY LANDING IN FIELD. 30 Jul 1983 G-AXKL
47 A/C STRUCK WIRE WHILE CROP SPRAYING. 21 Jul 1983 G-AXKN
S61 A/C CRASHED IN SEA 2NM EAST OF ST MARYS. 20 FATALITIES. 16 Jul 1983 G-BEON
B206 A/C ENGAGED IN LIFTING OPERATION CRASHED IN RIVER ALMOND. 13 Jul 1983 G-BAUM
B206 T ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT SHEARED HEAVY LANDING 07 Jul 1983 G-BEHG
47 A C OVERPITCHED ON TAKE OFF STRUCK GROUND 06 Jul 1983 G-BCYZ
AS332 LOSS OF CONTROL IN FLIGHT CRASHED ON R/WAY 10 PAX SER INJURED 04 Jul 1983 G-TIGD
Total for July 1983 : 8
Alouette AC CRASHED ON SANDBANK M/ROTOR MAST & M/ROTOR HAD SEPARATED 4 KILLED 26 Jun 1983 G-AWAP
UH12 AIRCRAFT HIT ELECTRICITY CABLE WHILST CROPSPRAYING 25 Jun 1983 G-BBBA
A109 ON EMERGENCY UNDERCARRIAGE PRACTICE UNDERCARRIAGE COLLAPSED 14 Jun 1983 G-HELY
47 POWER FAILURE COLLISION WITH GROUND FUEL TANK SEPTD ON IMPACT 04 Jun 1983 G-BGAI
Total for June 1983 : 4
47 TAIL ROTOR STRUCK GROUND WHILST HOVERING 24 May 1983 G-BBRI
Total for May 1983 : 1
47 A C MADE HEAVY LANDING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE 07 Apr 1983 G-AXKM
Total for April 1983 : 1
AS350 A/C HIT MAST OF VESSEL IN RIVER HUMBER DURING FILMING. 2 PAX RECEIVED FATAL INJURIES. 14 Mar 1983 G-MAHO
S61 UNCONTAINED FAILURE OF MAIN GEARBOX. MAYDAY CALL. PRECAUTIONARY LANDING ON SEA. 11 Mar 1983 G-ASNL
Total for March 1983 : 2
Unknown TRANSMISSION SHAFT SHEARED FIRE EMERGENCY LAND 21 Feb 1983 G-BWFC
Total for February 1983 : 1
280 A C LOST AIRSPEED IN A TURN CRASHED IN FIELD 18 Jan 1983 G-TOYS
Total for January 1983 : 1
F28 SKID CAUGHT IN SOFT GROUND ROLL OVER 26 Dec 1982 G-BBIN
F28 ROTOR REV DROP BURN SMELL AUTOROTATE 13 Dec 1982 G-BBIN
Total for December 1982 : 2
F28 HEAVY LANDING OVERPITCHED ROLL OVER 03 Nov 1982 G-BFFN
Total for November 1982 : 1
280 HARD AUTOROTATIONAL LANDING. LG DAMAGED. NO INJURIES. 21 Oct 1982 G-ECHO
F28 HEAVY LANDING BY STUDENT X WIND 15 Oct 1982 G-BHVS
SA330 ENGINE FAILED AND CAUGHT FIRE IN FLIGHT. 2 POB FATAL. 10 Oct 1982 G-BJWS
Total for October 1982 : 3
BO105 BOTH ENG FAILED GRASS INGESTION 22 Sep 1982 G-BATC
B212 A/C COLLIDED WITH WATER. 6 FATALITIES. CAUSE NOT ESTABLISHED. 14 Sep 1982 G-BDIL
Total for September 1982 : 2
B206 HARD LANDING LATE FLARE AFTER APPR 30 Aug 1982 G-WIZZ
Total for August 1982 : 1
UH12 ENG AIR INTAKE DETACHED HIT TAIL RTR 30 Jul 1982 G-BBLC
Exec MAIN ROTOR CUT THROUGH TAIL. 2 FATALITIES. 17 Jul 1982 G-BIOZ
AS350 ENGINE FAILED AT 100FT. HARD LANDING, A/C ROLLED OVER & WAS DESTROYED. 1 SERIOUS INJURY. 13 Jul 1982 G-BGIL
47 ENG FAILED IN FLT AUTOROTATION HEAVY LANDING 01 Jul 1982 G-AXKL
Total for July 1982 : 4
47 LOST HT IN TURN SKID CAUGHT IN CROP 30 Jun 1982 G-BGFS
UH12 HIT OVERHEAD CABLES DURING CROPSPRAY 14 Jun 1982 G-BBBA
47 ENG FAILED ON APPR AUTOROTATION HEAVY LANDING 06 Jun 1982 G-BCYY
F28 HARD LNDG TAIL ROTOR STRUCK GROUND 05 Jun 1982 G-BFFN
Total for June 1982 : 4
F28 TAIL ROTOR HIT LONG GRASS. DRIVESHAFT FAILED. 27 May 1982 G-BASV
Alouette A/C STRUCK CABLES. ALL THREE ABOARD KILLED. 22 May 1982 G-FILM
Total for May 1982 : 2
AS350 TAIL ROTOR STRUCK UNKNOWN OBJECT. 29 Apr 1982 G-BGIL
F28 A/C HIT POWER LINES ON FINAL APPROACH. 03 Apr 1982 G-BZZZ
Total for April 1982 : 2
S61 A/C STRUCK DECK EDGE NETTING ON LANDING. 28 Mar 1982 G-BHOH
Total for March 1982 : 1
B206 BIRDSTRIKE DAMAGED TR BLADE & SHAFT 21 Jan 1982 G-BAUM
280 SEVERE VIB AUTOROTATION FORCED LAND A/C DESTROYED BLADE TAPE DETACHED 19 Jan 1982 G-LONS
Total for January 1982 : 2
47 MISJUDGED LANDING ON FIRST SOLO FLT 01 Dec 1981 G-BBRI
Total for December 1981 : 1
47 HARD LAND AFTER PRACTICE AUTOROTATE 11 Nov 1981 G-AVKS
Total for November 1981 : 1
47 HEAVY LANDING IN PRIVATE FIELD 18 Oct 1981 G-AXCC
S76 7/1983 Sikorsky S76A Spirit, G-BNSH 16 Oct 1981 G-BNSH
47 HIT SCOUT HELICOPTER DURING LANDING 06 Oct 1981 G-AXKT
Total for October 1981 : 3
WESSEX A/C CRASHED INTO SEA FOLLOWING LOSS OF ENGINE POWER TO MAIN ROTOR GEARBOX. ALL 13 POB KILLED. 13 Aug 1981 G-ASWI
B212 LOSS OF CONTROL IN FLIGHT, FOLLOWED BY FAST DESCENT INTO NORTH SEA. 14 POB - 1 FATALITY. 12 Aug 1981 G-BIJF
H269 CRASHED IN OPEN AREA 2 KILLED 01 Aug 1981 G-ASBD
Total for August 1981 : 3
B206 ENGINE FAILURE FOLLOWED BY HARD LANDING. 26 Jul 1981 G-WARM
F28 A/C OVERPITCHED DURING AERIAL TAXI OVER LAKE. 15 Jul 1981 G-BACH
UH12 HIT WOODEN ELEC POLE WITH MAIN BLADE 02 Jul 1981 G-AVKX
Total for July 1981 : 3
47 LOSS OF CYCLIC CONTROL WHILE CROP SPRAYING 18 Jun 1981 G-BGOZ
47 BOOM HIT GROUND WHILST CROP SPRAYING. 17 Jun 1981 G-BGHN
47 ENGINE CUT OUT WHILST CROP SPRAYING 14 Jun 1981 G-BEHK
47 HIT WIRES WHILST CROP SPRAYING 05 Jun 1981 G-BEHL
Total for June 1981 : 4
47 MECH PROBLEM HARD FORCED LANDING 01 Apr 1981 G-ARXH
280 INADVERTENT CONTROL MOVEMENT ROLLED OVER ON SIDE 01 Apr 1981 G-BEYR
Total for April 1981 : 2
B206 CRASHED 2NM NE OF DEPARTURE POINT. 4 FATALITIES. 29 Mar 1981 G-BGEB
S76 MAIN ROTOR BLADE SEPARATED & A/C BROKE UP IN FLIGHT KILLING ALL 4 OCCUPANTS. 12 Mar 1981 G-BGXY
Total for March 1981 : 2
BO105 ELECTRICITY POLE TOPPLED ONTO A C 19 Feb 1981 G-BGKP
H369 DOOR OPENED IN FLIGHT. A/C ROLLED OVER ON LANDING. 01 Feb 1981 G-BFAY
Total for February 1981 : 2
S76 FIRE NEAR ROTOR BRAKE PAX EVAC 16 Jan 1981 G-BGXY
Total for January 1981 : 1
S61 M ROTOR SAILED & STRUCK CABIN ROOF 28 Dec 1980 G-BHPA
B206 EXPLOSION IN ENGINE DURING HOVER. 11 Dec 1980 G-BEKH
Total for December 1980 : 2
S61 TAIL ROTOR STRUCK RIG PRIOR TO LNDG 18 Nov 1980 G-BHOH
F28 LOST CONTROL 1N HOVER GUSTY WINDS 11 Nov 1980 G-RANT
Total for November 1980 : 2
B206 HARD LANDING DAMAGED UNDERSIDE OF AC 25 Sep 1980 G-AVIG
47 POWER LOSS WHILST SPRAYING ROLL OVER 09 Sep 1980 G-BENG
Total for September 1980 : 2
UH12 ENGINE CUT WHILST CROP SPRAYING 18 Aug 1980 G-BBBA
Total for August 1980 : 1
UH12 HIT TREES WHILST SPRAYING BRACKEN. 28 Jul 1980 G-AZSV
F28 STRUCK POWER LINES FIRE ON GROUND 26 Jul 1980 G-BBBR
47 ROTOR STRUCK EDGE OF ROOF SPRAYING 24 Jul 1980 G-BHBW
47 TAIL ROTOR STRUCK A WATER TANK 22 Jul 1980 G-BCYY
UH12 HIT POWER CABLES WHILST SPRAYING 04 Jul 1980 G-AVKX
Total for July 1980 : 5
47 POWER LOSS. HARD LANDING. 28 Jun 1980 G-BEHP
47 HARD LANDING FOLLOWING SPIN 27 Jun 1980 G-AZVW
H269 SEVERE VIBN OCCURRED ON START-UP. GROUND RESONANCE SET IN & A/C WAS SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED. 03 Jun 1980 G-BGYW
Total for June 1980 : 3
47 HIT POWER CABLE WHILST SPRAYING 30 May 1980 G-BEHP
UH12 TAIL STRUCK GROUND DURING LANDING 30 May 1980 G-BBBA
Total for May 1980 : 2
Unknown OVER PITCH BEFORE HOVER ROLLED OVER 04 Apr 1980 G-BFTO
Total for April 1980 : 1
47 TAIL ROTOR STRUCK SPREADER 03 Mar 1980 G-BEHK
Total for March 1980 : 1
B2 SKID SANK IN SOFT GRASS ON LANDING 08 Feb 1980 G-AVCA
Total for February 1980 : 1
B206 ROLLED OVER WHILST AIR TAXIING 10 Jan 1980 G-HEAT
Total for January 1980 : 1
F28 LOSS OF CONTROL ON APPROACH 18 Dec 1979 G-BBRS
Total for December 1979 : 1
47 CONTROL LOST AFTER TURN. ROLLED OVER. 19 Nov 1979 G-BENI
H269 LOSS OF CONTROL DURING AIR TAXY. 19 Nov 1979 G-AZXI
H269 A/C STRUCK TREES SHORTLY AFTER T/O. 13 Nov 1979 G-CHIC
B206 CABIN HEATER FIRE AFTER LANDING. 09 Nov 1979 G-BBCA
F28 SPUN TO RIGHT THEN STRUCK GROUND 08 Nov 1979 G-BBPN
Total for November 1979 : 5
B206 LOSS OF CONTROL JUST BEFORE HOVER. 30 Oct 1979 G-AZAG
H269 A C HIT POWER CABLE AFTER TAKE OFF 25 Oct 1979 G-BBIU
Total for October 1979 : 2
47 HIT CROP WHILST SPRAYING 09 Jul 1979 G-BFEG
UH12 HIT POWER CABLES WHILST SPRAYING 02 Jul 1979 G-BEDK
Total for July 1979 : 2
H269 HIT POWER CABLE PYLON WHILE SPRAYING 29 Jun 1979 G-BAUF
47 HIT GROUND WHILST FLYING UNDER CABLE 23 Jun 1979 G-BEHO
B206 HARD LANDING DURING TRAINING FLIGHT 21 Jun 1979 G-BDBR
Total for June 1979 : 3
47 STRUCK WATER 26 May 1979 G-BGAM
Total for May 1979 : 1
UH12 LANDED HEAVILY ON LEFT SKID 19 Apr 1979 G-BBLD
UH12 HEAVY LANDING AFTER SHARP TURN 11 Apr 1979 G-AVKX
Total for April 1979 : 2
B206 HARD LNDG AFTER POWER LOSS AT 300 FT 21 Mar 1979 G-BBOS
47 A C ROLLED DURING PRACTICE LANDINGS 20 Mar 1979 G-BBRI
SA315 STRUCK GROUND FOLLOWING POWER LOSS. 14 Mar 1979 G-AZNI
F28 VIBRATION A C LANDED STILL ROTATING 01 Mar 1979 G-BBZS
Total for March 1979 : 4
S61 HARD LDGN DURING X WIND CHECK 10 Feb 1979 G-BCLC
Total for February 1979 : 1
S61 LANDED ON RIG WITH GEAR UP 24 Oct 1978 G-AWFX
F28 CRASHED DURING TRAINING FLIGHT 19 Oct 1978 G-BACH
Total for October 1978 : 2
UH12 HIT POWER CABLES 18 Aug 1978 G-BBLC
47 OVER PITCHED AVOIDING TELEGRAPH WIRES 01 Aug 1978 G-BENI
Total for August 1978 : 2
UH12 TAIL ROTOR HIT HIGH TENSION CABLES DUE TO STRONG WIND 27 Jul 1978 G-BEDK
47 LOSS OF MAIN ROTOR RPM 13 Jul 1978 G-BFBK
F28 A C ENTANGLED WITH CHEM REPLEN HOSE 11 Jul 1978 G-BCOT
Total for July 1978 : 3
B206 A/C CRASHED WHILST LIFTING CARGO. 30 Jun 1978 G-AZVN
47 A/C PITCHED & ROLLED WITHOUT SELECTION. 26 Jun 1978 G-AYAE
F28 HOVER DEMO OVER PITCHED ROLLED OVER 21 Jun 1978 G-BBVI
47 TAIL ROTOR SHAFT FAILURE HARD LNDG 19 Jun 1978 G-AZBR
UH12 ENGINE FAILURE WHILST CROP SPRAYING 12 Jun 1978 G-BAIU
Total for June 1978 : 5
B206 A/C CRASHED INTO THE SEA. 4 FATALITIES. 29 May 1978 G-BAVI
47 A C ROTOR STRUCK BRANCH & A C CRASHLANDED CROP SPRAYING IN CROSSWIND 17 May 1978 G-AYOG
B206 SKID SANK INTO MUD PRACTICE ENG OFF 17 May 1978 G-BALC
Total for May 1978 : 3
B212 A/C SKID CAUGHT ON LANDING TROLLEY DURING REPOSITIONING. ROLLED OVER AND CAUGHT FIRE. NO INJ. 28 Apr 1978 G-BFER
SA330 A C ROLLED TO STBD ON LIFT OFF 17 Apr 1978 G-BFJX
Total for April 1978 : 2
BO105 A C OVERWHELMED BY WAVE ON HELIPAD 16 Mar 1978 G-BATB
B206 A/C STRUCK WATER WHEN LOWERED INTO HOVER. 02 Mar 1978 G-AXGO
Total for March 1978 : 2
S58 LOSS OF CONTROL OCCURRED IN SEVERE TURBULENCE. 17 Feb 1978 G-BCDE
BO105 TAIL ROTOR STRUCK MESH OF SAFETY NET 16 Feb 1978 G-BCXO
Total for February 1978 : 2
B206 SEVERE VIBR AUTOROTATED ROLLED OVER 28 Jan 1978 G-BEPP
Total for January 1978 : 1
S61 TAIL WHEEL STRUCK ROCKS. 14 Nov 1977 G-BAKB
F28 A/C ROLLED OVER CONTROL RODS HAD BEEN INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED 10 Nov 1977 G-BCOT
Total for November 1977 : 2
H369 A/C PITCHED FORWARD AUTOROTATIVE LDG 07 Oct 1977 G-BEJY
S61 A/C ROLLED OVER BY WAVE AFTER DITCHING IN NORTH SEA. 01 Oct 1977 G-BBHN
Total for October 1977 : 2
47 TAIL ROTOR SHAFT FAILURE UNDERSHOT INTO FENCE ON AUTOROTATIVE LAND 14 Sep 1977 G-ASNV
B212 T/ROTOR STRUCK CRANE JIB CABLE 11 Sep 1977 G-BDIL
F28 A C CRASHED ACTON GRANGE MOOR 08 Sep 1977 G-BDKD
47 SKIDS DUG INTO GROUND CROP SPRAYING 01 Sep 1977 G-BEHP
Total for September 1977 : 4
47 SEVERED ELECTRIC CABLE WHILE CROP SPRAYING. 31 Aug 1977 G-BENG
B206 FORCED LANDING DUE TO FUEL SHORTAGE 30 Aug 1977 G-BAZN
UH12 LOSS OF POWER AT LOW ALTITUDE 01 Aug 1977 G-BDOH
Total for August 1977 : 3
47 PILOT HEARD A BANG AC HIT GROUND 25 Jul 1977 G-BCZL
280 A/C FAILED TO TRANSIT AFTER T O COLLIDED WITH NET AND ROLLED OVER 20 Jul 1977 G-BDIB
47 BOOM HIT GROUND DURING CROPSPRAYING 16 Jul 1977 G-AYOE
F28 M/ROTOR BLADE STRUCK TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT 15 Jul 1977 G-BALE
UH12 LOUD NOISE HEARD DURING SPRAY RUN. A/C YAWED LEFT, CRASHED & OVERTURNED. NO INJURY. 10 Jul 1977 G-BEDK
Total for July 1977 : 5
Unknown A/C OVERPITCHED ON APPROACH, RH MLG TOUCHED GROUND & A/C OVERTURNED. 24 Jun 1977 G-ATSJ
47 AC HIT TREE DURING CROP SPRAYING 21 Jun 1977 G-BEHN
Total for June 1977 : 2
S61 STBD MLG COLLAPSED AC WAITING FOR T O 17 May 1977 G-AYOM
B206 MID AIR COLLSN WITHIN AIRFIELD BOUNDY 15 May 1977 G-AVSN
Total for May 1977 : 2
Gazelle ENGINE FAILURE REPORTED. A/C FORCE LANDED. 27 Apr 1977 G-BBSI
Total for April 1977 : 1
F28 ROTOR SHAFT SHEARED JUST AFTER TAKE-OFF. 27 Mar 1977 G-BATU
F28 LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED HEAVY LANDING 17 Mar 1977 G-BALE
Total for March 1977 : 2
B206 REPORTED TAIL ROTOR FAILURE. CONTROL LOST. A/C CRASHED. NO INJURY. 11 Jan 1977 G-BAYA
Total for January 1977 : 1
47 AC CRASHED T R QUILL DRVE BRNG FALRE 20 Oct 1976 G-BCZK
F28 HARD LANDING TAIL ROTOR SEPARATED A/C ROLLED OVER 06 Oct 1976 G-BBZR
Unknown LOST CONTROL AND CRASHED WHEN A GEARBOX ATTACH BOLT FAILED 01 Oct 1976 G-ATLO
Total for October 1976 : 3
47 HARD LANDING AFTER PRACT ENG FAILURE 09 Sep 1976 G-AVKS
Total for September 1976 : 1
UH12 AC STRUCK POWER CABLE ON CROPSPRAYING 12 Aug 1976 G-BDRY
Total for August 1976 : 1
47 AC SEVERELY DAMAGED CROP SPRAYING 13 Jul 1976 G-BASC
S61 MAIN ROTOR STRUCK T R OF ADJACENT AC 12 Jul 1976 G-AZRF
S61 AC IN DUST ON FLARE LANDED HEAVY WEATHER DETERIORATING 06 Jul 1976 G-BBUD
Total for July 1976 : 3
Gazelle AC FORCEDLANDED PROBABLE POWER FAILURE 22 Jun 1976 G-BBHU
UH12 AC CRASHED FROM HOVER AC DESTROYED 18 Jun 1976 G-BBLB
H369 A/C CRASHED & CAUGHT FIRE. BOTH OCCUPANTS KILLED. 14 Jun 1976 G-BBXF
Total for June 1976 : 3
47 TAIL ROTOR HIT LOAD BUCKET ON GROUND 19 May 1976 G-AYMY
Total for May 1976 : 1
UH12 LOSS OF CONTROL IN HOVER 29 Apr 1976 G-BBLC
S58 TAIL ROTOR DETACHED. A/C FELL ONTO BARGE DURING FORCED LANDING AND WAS DESTROYED BY IMPACT & FIRE. 10 POB - 1 FATALITY. 21 Apr 1976 G-BCRU
B2 HELICOPTER CRASHED TAIL ROTOR SEPARATED 10 Apr 1976 G-ATFH
Total for April 1976 : 3
WESSEX A/C DITCHED IN NORTH SEA. NO INJURIES. 08 Mar 1976 G-ATSC
Total for March 1976 : 1
47 Suspected engine overheating, Main Rotor Blade Contacted airframe probably due low RRPM. Engine mounts weakened by low RPM vibration. Rotor Assembly tilited due to loose engine mounts. 20 Mar 1975 G-BBKP
Total for March 1975 : 1
H269 Tail Rotor Blade Fatigue Failure. Blade Fragment hit pilot in the back of the head. 2 Killed. 15 Jan 1975 G-BABN
Total for January 1975 : 1
B206 Main rotor assembly detached in flight. Entered cockpit. Both occupants killed. Cause undeterminable. 07 Mar 1974 G-AXAY
Total for March 1974 : 1
Total Found 912
Total Fatal 97 (10.64%)
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