AAIB investigation to Rotorway Executive 90, G-BZES

Loss of control while inadvertently descending downwind, Fenland Airfield, Lincolnshire, 1 July 2018.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 8 November 2018

• Category: General aviation - rotorcraft
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 1 July 2018
• Aircraft type: Rotorway Executive 90
• Location: Fenland Airfield, Lincolnshire
• Registration: G-BZES

Summary:

The pilot lost control whilst descending in a downwind direction. The helicopter developed a rate of descent which the pilot was unable to arrest, and it struck the ground heavily and rolled over.

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Published 8 November 2018