RAF 2000 GTX-SE, G-CBCJ, 9 October 2008

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 10 December 2014

• Category: Sport aviation and balloons
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 9 October 2008
• Aircraft type: RAF 2000 GTX-SE
• Location: 2 nm north of Henstridge Airfield, Somerset
• Registration: G-CBCJ

RAF 2000 GTX-SE, G-CBCJ

Summary:

During a descent at close to the never-exceed speed (VNE) the gyroplane rotor struck the aircraft’s propeller and rudder. An in-flight break up ensued and, during the impact that followed, the pilot received fatal injuries. No pre-existing defects on the aircraft were identified.

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Published 10 December 2014