Rotorway Executive, G-BRGX, 12 May 2006

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

• Category: General aviation - rotorcraft
• Report type: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
• Date of occurrence: 12 May 2006
• Aircraft type: Rotorway Executive
• Location: Commonswood Farm at Horns Cross, near Northiam, East Sussex
• Registration: G-BRGX

Rotorway Executive, G-BRGX

Summary:

Whilst in the climb after lift off, the pilot noticed smoke in the cockpit. During a precautionary autorotative landing the smoke suddenly thickened and the aircraft landed heavily. A severe ground fire precluded determination of the cause of the fire.

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Published 10 December 2014