Robinson R44 Raven, G-EKKO, 29 March 2009

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - rotorcraft
Report type:
Bulletin - Field investigation
Date of occurrence:
29 March 2009
Aircraft type:
Robinson R44 Raven
Location:
Swansea Airport
Registration:
G-EKKO

Robinson R44 Raven, G-EKKO

Summary:

The aircraft was about to depart when it began to rotate to the left whilst still on the ground. It rotated through about five complete revolutions before the rotors struck the ground and the aircraft rolled onto its side. The removable left seat flying controls were found fitted and engineering evidence indicates that either one or both of the left yaw pedals had been applied at the time of the accident.

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Published 10 December 2014