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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
Total Found 27
Total Fatal 3 (11.11%)
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