AAIB investigation to MBB-BK 117 D-2 EC145, G-HEMC

Aircraft struck a wire whilst taxiing, Near Hollesley, Suffolk, 15 December 2018.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
11 April 2019
Category:
Commercial - rotorcraft
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
15 December 2018
Aircraft type:
MBB-BK 117 D-2 EC145
Location:
Near Hollesley, Suffolk
Registration:
G-HEMC

Summary:

Whilst repositioning to land during a Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) operation at night, the aircraft struck a wire. No damage was caused. Despite a reconnaissance from the air and on foot, the presence of the wire was not known to the crew.

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Published 11 April 2019