Robinson R22 Beta, G-BZYE, 22 September 2008

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - rotorcraft
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
22 September 2008
Aircraft type:
Robinson R22 Beta
Location:
Blackbushe Airport, Surrey
Registration:
G-BZYE

Robinson R22 Beta, G-BZYE

Summary:

After takeoff, during the transition from the hover into forward flight, the engine power varied intermittently and the pilot had difficulty in controlling the helicopter, which was damaged in the subsequent landing. It transpired that the engine had exceeded its rated speed on the previous day but the maintenance organisation had not been informed and the relevant inspection did not take place.

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Published 10 December 2014