Accident Reports

Robinson R-44 Astro, G-YIIK

The pilot lost control of the helicopter, after entering the hover at a private site in Lancshire. A large change of wind direction caused the helicopter to rotate. The pilot managed to increase the height but it continued to rotate. At 200 feet the helicopter stopped rotating and the low main rotor rpm warning sounded. The pilot lowered the collective and elected to land. Just before impact the pilot raised the collective lever to try and cushion the impact. Nevertheless the pilot was seriously injured and the helicopter damaged beyond economic repair...