AAIB investigation to Robinson R22 Beta, G-CTRL

Dynamic rollover while attempting to lift-off, Nottingham Heliport, 30 January 2018.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 12 April 2018

• Category: General aviation - rotorcraft
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 30 January 2018
• Aircraft type: Robinson R22 Beta
• Location: Nottingham Heliport
• Registration: G-CTRL

Summary:

The helicopter rolled onto its right side when the student pilot attempted to lift into the hover to make his first solo flight. The instructor was watching from nearby and witnessed the helicopter rotate around the right skid and fall on its side due to dynamic rollover.

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Published 12 April 2018