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A list of all of the accidents considered in the accident study.

Taken from a study of the Griffin Helicopters accident database since 09 Jan 1997 the study comprises a review of 405 rotary wing accidents and incidents involving UK registered aircraft of which 386 involved helicopters and 40 were fatal.

Registration	Type	Date	Fatal
G-PIDG	R44	26 Jun 2010
Pilot gripped throttle too tight on approach, RPM decayed and aircraft stuck the ground.
G-VICE	H369	24 May 2010
Flew into low level power cables.
G-COLL	280	19 Mar 2010
Loss of RPM in the climb, pilot thought engine had stopped.
G-TYCN	A109	18 Feb 2010
It is likely the aircraft entered Vortex Ring State.
G-RIDL	R22	15 Nov 2009	Fatal
Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK
G-WEMS	R44	15 Nov 2009
R44 Shobdon UK
G-LADZ	480	31 Oct 2009
Ground accident run into by Cessna 172
G-TOMM	R22	12 Oct 2009
After landing at end of solo training sortie, helicopter became airborne during after landing checks and main rotor contacted both ground and tailboom. Substantial damage.
G-	R44	07 Oct 2009
Student pilot lost control during start up and helicopter lifted off the ground and rolled onto its right side. Subject to AAIB AARF investigation.
G-	R44	27 Sep 2009
RH skid contacted concrete slabs on take-off. A/c tilted to the right & entered slow 90deg spin. Touched down again straight away. One POB, no injury. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-LINX	H269	22 Sep 2009	Fatal
Instructor and student killed after mayday issued near.Blackpool UK.
G-BFYI	47	04 Aug 2009
Tail Rotor struck ground.
G-	47	04 Aug 2009
A/c in downwind hover & spot turn. Wind caught tail. Spin rate increased. Tail rotor blades struck ground. Two POB, no injuries. Subject to AAIB AARF investigation.
G-	R44	09 Jul 2009
Pilot experienced what felt like hydraulic failure in the hover. Substantial damage. No injuries to two POB. Subject to AAIB AARF investigation.
G-CLPR	R44	28 May 2009
Rolled over on landing. Bystander injured.
G-	R22	27 May 2009
RH skid caught ground on lift off in windy conditions, a/c tilted and rotor struck ground. Substantial damage. No injuries to one POB. Subject to AAIB AARF investigation.
G-BPIJ	B2	21 May 2009
LTE during training, instructor intervened late, aircraft rolled over.
G-ESUS	Exec	20 Apr 2009
Rotorway Exec rollover accident.
G-ODJB	R22	16 Apr 2009
Robinson R22 Beta, G-ODJB
G-REDL	AS332	01 Apr 2009	Fatal
Bond Offshore Helicopters, Super Puma AS332L2 crashed off Peterhead, Aberdeen.
G-EKKO	R44	29 Mar 2009
R44 Crash at Swansea. Pilot reportedly lost control on take-off. A/c veered left and rotor struck ground. Minor injuries to two POB. Substantial damage. Subject to AAIB Field investigation.
G-REDU	AS332	18 Feb 2009
EC225 ditched UK North Sea
G-TTHC	R22	14 Feb 2009	Fatal
Crashed during solo training sortie, Sandtoft UK. Only Left magneto switched on, Left magneto failed in flight, RRPM decayed and main rotor struck tailboom.
G-CHCV	AB139	23 Dec 2008
AGUSTA AW-139, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom
G-CCAU	EC135	04 Dec 2008
Swash plate scissor link assmbly detatched.
G-IGJC	R44	22 Nov 2008
Aircraft yawed on take off, worong pedal applied, yas rate increased. Aircraft rolled over during attemped landing.
G-CBXT	Gazelle	01 Nov 2008	Fatal
Gazelle crashed near Winchcombe, Gloucestershire
G-SBUT	R22	17 Oct 2008
Crashed on pilots first solo flight, Student pilot sustained broken wrist, Helicopter Written Off.
G-		09 Oct 2008
Gyrocopter Barton, UK
G-BZYE	R22	22 Sep 2008
Aborted take off, Aircraft damaged on landing. Aircraft oversped on previous day and subsequently flown and released by pilots for flight to maintenance base.
G-BYSW	280	30 Aug 2008
Enstrom 280, Dartmoor, Seemingly Wx Related.
G-SHPP	H269	28 Jul 2008
Crashed near Peacehaven, Southern UK
G-YIIK	R44	21 Jul 2008
Aircraft ended up with a downwind component OGE and probably encountered LTE. Overpitched and lost control.
G-LAVH	R44	15 May 2008
Crashed during a series of hovering exercises carried out by newly type rated pilot. Caught fire.
G-BRZG	F28	10 May 2008
Loss of yaw control. Cause undetermined, Tail Rotor had struck Tail rotor control cable, however no reason could be found for this to have happened.
G-WARK	H269	05 May 2008
Cement bag blew into main rotor after landing, extensive damage
G-ELTE	A109	02 May 2008
Successful wheels up landing, at Redhill following landing gear selection problem.
G-RIAT	R22	02 May 2008
Aircraft hit ground, moving backwards during hover training.
G-OTOY	R22	28 Apr 2008
Hover taxied, then turned downwind and tipped over forward. 1 POB, minor injuries. Aircraft written off. Subject to AAIB AARF investigation.
G-WMWM	R44	15 Mar 2008
3 qualified pilots on board, at the end of a few days of mountain flying instruction. Due to weight hover only possible IGE, take off into wind not possible so took off downwind. The aircraft hit tubulence and then slid along ground and rolled over. Aircraft was over HOGE weight and under HIGE weight for the conditions of the day, the attempted transition in ground effect was unsuccesful.
G-BKXD	AS365	09 Mar 2008
Fenestron struck helideck stanchion on landing. Subject to AAIB AARF investigation.
G-REDM	AS332	22 Feb 2008
A/c struck by lightning. No equipment or handling problems reported, flight continued. On arrival three main rotor blades found damaged. Subject to AAIB AARF investigation.
G-CCVY	R22	16 Feb 2008
Heavy landing. Roll over. Probable write-off. No injuries to one POB. Subject to AAIB AARF investigation.
G-TAMA	H269	04 Feb 2008
While parked with engine running a loud bang was heard and a/c began to pitch, roll and shake violently. Damage to blades and dampers. Subject to AAIB Field investigation.
G-OHSL	R22	30 Jan 2008
Helicopter came down in field and rolled over. A/c destroyed. No injuries to two POB. Subject to AAIB AARF investigation.
G-DODR	R22	14 Dec 2007
R22 Cranfield Loss Of Control
G-REDN	AS332	14 Dec 2007
Taxiing Incident at Aberdeen, caused by inadvertant application of nosewheel locking pin. No damage to aircraft.
G-DPJR	S76	22 Nov 2007
Sikorsky S-76B Spirit, G-DPJR
G-CHCF	AS332	20 Nov 2007
Nr2 engine freewheel failed during simulated nr1 engine failure. A/c dropped to runway from 20-30ft. No damage or injuries reported. Subject to AAIB Field investigation.
G-	BK117	01 Oct 2007
BK117 Blade Strike, Date incorrect month only known, awating report.
G-IWRC	EC135	16 Sep 2007
The pilot and his passenger were returning to the UK from Europe. Whilst passing through the Stansted control zone, the helicopter had an event during which the auto trim in the Automatic Flight System disengaged and the helicopter pitched nose down. The pilot, believing he had a double engine failure, entered autorotation. During the landing flare the tail of the helicopter struck the ground first, severing the fenestron drive. The helicopter subsequently rolled on to its side and was extensively damaged. The occupants escaped without injuries.
G-CBHL	AS350	15 Sep 2007	Fatal
A/c crashed on owner/pilot's property and was destroyed by fire. Four POB fatal. Subject to AAIB Field investigation.
G-CDTK	H269	12 Sep 2007
Engine stopped on approach to base and autorotation landing carried out. Substantial damage. Serious injuries to two POB. Subject to Irish AAIU investigation.
G-JAMA	H269	07 Sep 2007
A/c began to rotate, tail rotor hit ground and went through canopy. Substantial damage. Minor injury to one POB. Subject to AAIB AARF investigation.
G-REDO	AS332	03 Sep 2007
AS332 L2 Super Puma, G-REDO
G-OSSI	R44	03 Aug 2007	Fatal
Helicopter reported overdue by ARCC Kinloss. Wreckage found on following day. Four POB fatal. Subject to AAIB Field investigation.
G-WSEC	F28	02 Aug 2007
Enstrom F-28 C, G-WSEC, near Newtownmountkennedy, Co. Wicklow, 2 August 2007: Report No 2008-017
G-OBIL	R22	18 Jul 2007
Helicopter lifted slightly, rotated approx 5-6 times then tail boom struck ground. Substantial damage. No injury to one POB. Subject to AAIB AARF investigation.
G-OSJL	R44	15 Jul 2007
Robinson R44 RAVEN (11), G-OSJL, Near Maynooth, Co Kildare, 15 July 2007: Report No 2007-022
G-BUJZ	Exec	27 Jun 2007
Insufficient engine power available during autorotation training. Rotor hit crop & a/c tipped onto nose. Substantial damage, no injuries. Subject to AAIB AARF investigation.
G-BBPN	F28	12 Jun 2007
Helicopter crashed on golf course. Substantial damage. Serious injury to one POB. Subject to AAIB Field investigation.
G-BYPA	AS355	01 May 2007	Fatal
Helicopter disappeared from radar screens after making a sharp turn. Wreckage found on following day. A/c destroyed. Four POB fatal. Subject to AAIB Field investigation.
G-CODE	B206	30 Apr 2007
Rotors struck ground after helicopter was caught by gust of wind while carrying out a spot turn. Substantial damage. 2 POB - 1 minor injury. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-CHCK	S92	23 Apr 2007
Tail Rotor pivot bearing failed offshore, aircraft returned due to severe vibration.
G-ODJB	R22	11 Apr 2007
High rate of descent. Heavy landing. No damage immediately apparent. Sortie continued. Later a detailed inspection revealed landing skid damage. 2 POB no injuries. Subject to AAIB AARF investigation.
G-CCGF	R22	10 Apr 2007
Tail rotor struck ground during hover taxi. Substantial damage. No injury to one POB. Subject to Irish AAIU investigation.
G-CAMB	AS355	07 Apr 2007
Aircraft sustained hard landing during simulated OEI rejected take-off. Subject to AAIB AARF investigation.
G-EKKO	R44	11 Mar 2007
Vibration on commencing hover taxi. Autorotative landing carried out. Tail rotor gearbox, rotors and fin detached. No injury to two POB. Subject to AAIB Field investigation.
G-ISSV	EC155	10 Mar 2007
EC155 Hoist Fire while refuelling
G-ROUT	R22	22 Jan 2007
During a hover turn in a strong wind, the helicopter began to descend, struck a fence and rolled onto its side. Substantial damage. Two POB - one minor injury. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-OSMS	R22	15 Jan 2007
Left skid contacted ground during hover turn and a/c rolled onto left side. Substantial damage. Minor injury to one POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-UNYT	R22	13 Jan 2007
Low rotor RPM warning sounded during low level hover. On landing, skid sunk into mud and a/c flipped over. Minor injuries to two POB. Subject to AAIB Field investigation.
G-BLUN	AS365	27 Dec 2006	Fatal
Helicopter seen to descend into sea close to offshore platform. Seven POB fatal. Subject to AAIB Formal investigation.
G-CEFR	R44	16 Dec 2006
R44 Soft Gearbox Mounts Caused Oscillation in flight.
G-JSAR	AS332	21 Nov 2006
Abnormal engine indications followed by increasingly restricted cyclic movement. A/c ditched in sea. No injuries to 17 POB. Subject to Dutch authority investigation.
G-JWFT	R22	16 Nov 2006
Whilst hover taxiing to landing point, helicopter suffered loss of tail rotor effectiveness after striking a wooden upright. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-OLIZ	R22	30 Oct 2006
During initial climb engine began to splutter and low rpm warning sounded. A/c struck trees during forced landing. Substantial damage. Minor injury to one POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-CDJZ	R44	16 Oct 2006
During pre-flight checks student pilot pressed wrong pedal, causing a/c to spin around. Tail boom sliced off. No injury to one POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-PUMI	AS332	13 Oct 2006
Take off rejected due to severe vibration following loud bang. Main rotor head spindle fractured. No injury to 13 POB. Subject to AAIB Field investigation.
G-DNHI	A109	09 Oct 2006
Tail rotor failure, followed by gearbox failure. Helicopter on fire. Extensive damage. No injuries to 1 POB. Subject to AAIB Field investigation.
G-JESI	AS350	23 Sep 2006
Eurocopter AS 350, G-JESI, Dunkerrin Co. Offaly, 23 Sep 2006:
G-GGRH	R44	16 Sep 2006
A/c collided with trees during a precautionary landing after terminating the flight due to poor visibility. Substantial damage. Minor injuries to two POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-OHSL	R22	08 Aug 2006
Tail rotor struck ground on landing. Substantial damage. No injury to one POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-BTNC	AS365	08 Aug 2006
During training flight, nr1 engine runaway during running landing. High NG and NR with associated engine noise. Aircraft returned to hangar.
G-VVWW	280	20 Jul 2006
Airframe vibration followed by low RPM warning and engine power loss. MAYDAY declared. Forced landing on playing field. AAIB Field investigation.
G-NEWS	B206	16 Jul 2006
During practise 'engine off' landing, tail strike protector hit ground, tail rotor gearbox detached and main rotor blades contacted vertical stabiliser. No injury to two POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-HBEK	A109	21 Jun 2006
Main rotor blades struck fuel bowser on landing. Extensive damage to main rotor head assembly and rotor blades. No injury to one POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-ROZI	R44	16 Jun 2006
Aircraft started to sink after power applied for landing. Power increased but aircraft continued to sink & landed heavily. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-RONN	R44	06 Jun 2006
Heavy landing due to loss of control while student pilot attempted to recover a map. Substantial damage. No injury to one POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-EHMS	MD900	04 Jun 2006
Helicopter damaged when landing. Subject to AAIB Field Investigation.
G-ATTB		18 May 2006
Beagle Wallis WA-116/F, G-ATTB
G-BRGX	Exec	12 May 2006
Smoke in cockpit during climb. A/c entered autorotation, landed heavily and was destroyed by fire. Two POB - minor injury to pilot. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-ORRR	H369	09 May 2006
Engine ran down and aircraft crashed during attempted forced landing. Aircraft destroyed. No injury to 1 POB. Subject to AAIB Field investigation.
G-PROG	R44	02 May 2006
Helicopter rolled over during engine start-up / shutdown procedure. Substantial damage. No injury to one POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-RSUK		29 Apr 2006
AutoGyro Europe MT-03, G-RSUK
G-OHFT	R22	20 Apr 2006
Control lost during hover taxi. Right skid struck ground and a/c rolled onto side. A/c destroyed. Minor injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-MAMK	R44	16 Apr 2006
Helicopter landed heavily and rolled onto right side. Helicopter destroyed. No injuries to 4 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-BXEE	280	13 Apr 2006
Main skid fouled during run-on landing and a/c rolled onto its side. Substantial damage. No injury to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-OPAL	R22	07 Apr 2006
Aircraft crashed after skid struck the ground during transition into circuit. Substantial damage. Two POB, one minor injury. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-CGRI	A109	07 Apr 2006
Agusta A109S Grand, G-CGRI
G-GLSS	B206	05 Apr 2006
Helicopter began to yaw during descent and both skids broke off on touchdown. Helicopter then rolled onto its side and was destroyed. Minor injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-CHCG	AS332	03 Mar 2006
A/c struck by lightning, causing temporary instrument and navigation system failures. Hydraulics failed on approach due to main rotor system damage. No injuries to 20 POB. AAIB Field investigation.
G-CCJE	H269	18 Feb 2006
Skids dug in on landing and helicopter rolled onto side. Aircraft destroyed. No injury to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-HEPY	R44	04 Feb 2006
Engine stopped in flight due to water in the fuel. A/c sustained minor damage during forced landing. No injuries to 3 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-BXGA	AS350	20 Jan 2006
Main rotor blades struck boulder on steep hillside. All three rotor blades damaged. No injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-LINC	H369	02 Jan 2006
Engine flameout on final approach due to low fuel state. A/c entered autorotation. Main rotor struck tail boom on landing. Substantial damage. No injury to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-WLLY	B206	21 Dec 2005	Fatal
Vertical stabiliser detached in flight, causing tail rotor and associated gearbox to separate. Two POB fatal. AAIB Field investigation.
G-ODHG	R44	01 Dec 2005
Aircraft yawed and rolled left on lift off. Main rotor struck ground, causing aircraft to roll over. Aircraft destroyed. No injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-IONE	R22	12 Nov 2005
Helicopter rolled on to its side while landing and was destroyed. No injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-TATY	R44	16 Sep 2005
A/c observed to strike the ground in a nose-down attitude. Serious injury to one POB. A/c destroyed. AAIB Field investigation.
G-OGOB	H269	04 Sep 2005
Helicopter failed to respond to collective input. Rate of descent increased rapidly during precautionary landing. A/c landed heavily and rolled over. 2 POB - 1 minor injury. AAIB Field investigation.
G-CBPT	R22	26 Aug 2005
Loss of power following suspected drive belt failure. Aircraft autorotated onto sea and sank. No injury to 2 POB. AAIB Field investigation.
G-CCHZ	R22	16 Aug 2005
Aircraft rolled over on landing. Substantial damage. No injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-RICE	R22	19 Jul 2005
Aircraft drifted left on landing. Damage to main skid. No injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-CVIP	B206	16 Jul 2005
Intermittent engine out warning followed by lower rotor rpm warning. Main rotor struck tail pylon during autorotation. Substantial damage. No injuries to 4 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-BBHE	F28	28 Jun 2005
Horizontal stabilizer spar detached in flight and struck the tail rotor. Autorotation made into field. Substantial damage. No injuries to two POB. Irish authority investigation.
G-SHAN	R44	10 Jun 2005
Wirestrike into sun, Mast Fairing Damaged
G-HFLA	H269	28 May 2005
Hard landing. Substantial damage. 2 POB, 1 minor injury. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-OJEF	B206	27 May 2005
Following loss of control during hover taxi, helicopter bounced on landing and main rotor struck ground. Substantial damage. No injury to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-SUMT	R22	27 May 2005
Aircraft pitched up and rolled onto its side from the hover. Minor injuries to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-MHCK	280	21 May 2005
Loss of power on lift off, together with smoke from LH engine cowling and air intake. Exhaust pipe from turbocharger found detached. No injury to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-SYTN	R44	08 May 2005
Aircraft entered uncontrollable right yaw, struck ground and came to rest on its side. Substantial damage. No injuries to 3 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-CDBG	R22	24 Apr 2005
Robinson R22 Beta, G-CDBG and Robinson R44 Astro, G-OLOW
G-CCAU	EC135	11 Mar 2005
Nr1 engine started with rotor brake engaged.
G-CDEY	R44	10 Mar 2005
After landing on sloping ground the aircraft pitched forward and the rotor hit the ground. Aircraft caught fire and was destroyed. Minor injuries to 3 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-BXLI	B206	22 Jan 2005	Fatal
Helicopter crashed in poor weather and was destroyed. Four POB fatal injuries. AAIB Field investigation.
G-TIGF	AS332	21 Jan 2005
Aerospatiale AS332L Super Puma, G-TIGF
G-BAAU	F28	15 Dec 2004
Following engine problem, while looking for field, a/c entered spin & crashed on soft ground. Substantial damage. Minor injury to 1 POB. AAIB Field investigation.
G-BUYT		15 Dec 2004
Ken Brock KB-2, G-BUYT
G-TIGI	AS332	12 Dec 2004
Tail rotor strike. Subject to Chinese authority investigation.
G-DERB	R22	15 Nov 2004
R22 Blade Fracture in flight
G-TGRR	R22	11 Nov 2004	Fatal
Helicopter crashed in deteriorating weather. 1 POB fatal. AAIB Field investigation.
G-GAZL	Gazelle	04 Nov 2004
Gazelle HT Mk 2, G-GAZL
G-IVEN	R44	02 Nov 2004
Hydraulic Failure, Improper Installation of Components
G-ECHO	280	24 Oct 2004	Fatal
Helicopter ditched in sea. Minor sea water damage to airframe, substantial damage to rotor blades. 3 POB - 1 fatality. Subject to Norwegian authority investigation.
G-BZVG	AS350	18 Oct 2004
Loss of control following simulated hydraulic failure on approach. A/c rolled left and struck ground. Substantial damage. Two POB - 1 serious injury. AAIB Field investigation.
G-BYTD	R22	13 Oct 2004
After levelling from an en route descent, the aircraft began to yaw left and right. Forced landing carried out, during which the aircraft was destroyed. Minor injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation. Supected Carb Ice.
G-SPAL	R44	19 Sep 2004	Fatal
Passenger collapsed across flight controls. Aircraft struck hillside and was destroyed. 2 POB - 1 fatal and 1 serious injury. AAIB Field investigation.
G-BDOC	S61	15 Sep 2004
During winch transfer of a pilot to a tanker, underside of main rotor contacted a mast. All 4 blades damaged. No injuries. AAIB Field investigation.
G-CBJV	Exec	12 Sep 2004
The right skid entered a rut during landing and the helicopter rolled onto its side. Substantial damage. 2 POB - 1 minor injury. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-BVOH		09 Sep 2004
Replica Campbell Cricket Gyroplane, G-BVOH
G-PAGS	Gazelle	14 Aug 2004
Heavy precautionary landing following in-flight jolt/vibration. Substantial damage. No injuries to 3 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-FFRI	AS355	19 Jul 2004
Nr2 engine ran down in flight due to failure of flexible coupling. AAIB Field investigation.
G-BRPO	280	18 Jul 2004
Aircraft rolled over during forced landing following suspected fire in flight. Substantial damage. No injury to 1 POB. AAIB Field investigation.
G-LIDS	R22	06 Jul 2004
Robinson R22 Beta, G-LIDS and Hybred 44XLR, G-MTJP
G-KAXL	SCOUT	04 Jul 2004
AAIB Intial Notification - UK Reportable Accident: Aircraft crashed with loss of power, possible lack of fuel. Aircraft written off. 1 POB, serious injuries. Subject to foreign investigation.
G-TIGV	AS332	13 May 2004
Eurocopter AS 332 L Nordsjøen
G-TASS	H269	10 May 2004
Tail rotor struck ground following engine failure. Aircraft crashed on hillside, rolled over and was destroyed. Serious injuries to 2 POB. AAIB Field investigation.
G-CBXX	R44	08 May 2004
On lifting into the hover, the aircraft began to oscillate in pitch. A hard landing ensued and the aircraft rolled onto its side. Substantial damage. No injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-REBA	RAF2000	24 Apr 2004
RAF 2000 GTX-SE, G-REBA
G-BFFJ	S61	24 Apr 2004
Diversion to St Mawgan initiated due to fog at Penzance. Aircraft landed at RAF Portreath due to low fuel state. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-BFFJ	S61	20 Apr 2004
Sikorsky S61N Sea King, G-BFFJ
G-AYMW	B206	05 Apr 2004
Aircraft entered right yaw and spiralled down to heavy ground impact. Substantial damage. 3 POB, 1 serious and 2 minor injuries. Investigation by Irish AAIU.
G-HPOL	MD902	30 Mar 2004
NOTAR Fan Damaged
G-EMCM	EC120	17 Mar 2004
On take off the skid caught the ground and the helicopter rolled over. Substantial damage. No injury to 3 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-BOEW	R22	16 Mar 2004
During a practice engine off landing, one skid hit the ground and the helicopter rolled over onto its rotors. 2 POB - 1 minor injury. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-HIMJ	A109	14 Mar 2004
Heavy landing due to tail rotor driveshaft failure. Substantial damage. No injury to 2 POB. AAIB Field investigation.
G-PWER	A109	03 Mar 2004	Fatal
Aircraft entered left turn and crashed into woodland on approach. Aircraft caught fire on impact and was destroyed. 2 POB fatal. AAIB Field investigation.
G-BSXN	R22	11 Feb 2004
Aircraft dropped suddenly from approx 70ft agl to heavy ground impact. Substantial damage. Minor injuries to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-UESY	R22	17 Jan 2004
During training session skids dug in soft ground, causing helicopter to roll over. No injury to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-BYKF	F28	06 Jan 2004
Enstrom F-28F Falcon, G-BYKF
G-EJOC	AS350	29 Dec 2003
Aerospatiale AS350B Ecureuil, G-EJOC
G-XCEL	AS355	02 Dec 2003	Fatal
Aircraft crashed during air test. Three POB fatal. Aircraft destroyed. AAIB Field investigation.
G-LOGO	H369	02 Dec 2003
Helicopter encountered severe turbulence/vibration. PAN declared and forced landing carried out, during which aircraft rolled over and was destroyed. No injury to 1 POB. AAIB Field investigation.
G-CBZL	Gazelle	22 Nov 2003
Helicopter struck power cables during approach to land and caught fire. Substantial damage. Minor injuries to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-CBFD	Gazelle	18 Nov 2003
Cyclic control fouled by harness buckle in hover. Heavy landing after tail struck ground. Aircraft destroyed. No injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-DELT	R22	16 Oct 2003
Aircraft turned onto side on start-up. Rotor blade bent and buckled. Fuel leaking. No injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-JCBJ	S76	11 Oct 2003
UK Reportable Accident: Hard landing. Substantial damage. No injuries to 2 POB. AAIB Field investigation.
G-STRO	R22	24 Sep 2003
During photographic sortie, skids contacted water and a/c tipped onto surface of sea. Substantial damage. No injuries to two POB. Spanish authority investigation.
G-BVAZ	B8	30 Aug 2003
Montgomerie-Bensen B8MR Autogyro, G-BVAZ
G-PLMB	AS350	29 Aug 2003
Tail rotor contacted power cables. Forced landing in field. No injury to 3 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-HALE	R44	13 Aug 2003
Robinson R44 ASTRO, G-HALE, Arranmore Island Donegal, 13 Aug 2003: Report No 2005-001
G-CHYL	R22	11 Aug 2003
Hard landing following low rotor speed warning. Substantial damage. No injuries to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-BXXW	F28	06 Aug 2003
UK Reportable Accident: Autorotative landing due to in-flight failure of main rotor gear box rear bearing. Substantial damage. No injuries to 3 POB. AAIB Field investigation.
G-OUEL	R44	30 Jul 2003	Fatal
After encountering low cloud, the aircraft entered a rapid descent and the main rotor struck the tailboom. The aircraft crashed and was destroyed by fire. 1 POB fatal. AAIB Field investigation.
G-BAGL	AS341	21 Jul 2003
UK Reportable Accident: Aircraft struck power cables during lift off. Substantial damage. No injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-CSPJ	H369	19 Jul 2003	Fatal
The helicopter entered a descending left turn from which it did not recover before striking the ground. 3 POB fatal. AAIB Field investigation.
G-BTFW	B8	16 Jul 2003
Montgomerie-Bensen B8MR, G-BTFW
G-KAZZ	R44	09 Jul 2003
Robinson R44 Clipper, G-KAZZ
G-BIGU	B8	29 Jun 2003
Ponsford Bensen B8MR (Modified), G-BIGU
G-BUJZ	Exec	28 Jun 2003
Rotor RPM decayed on entering low hover. Skid struck ground and aircraft rolled over. Substantial damage. No injuries to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-BLTF	R22	23 Jun 2003
Helicopter pitched forward in the hover and the skids hit the ground, resulting in a heavy landing. Substantial damage. No injury to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-MICH	R22	10 Jun 2003
During hover training the helicopter hit the ground in a tail down attitude and rolled over. Aircraft destroyed. Minor injuries to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-OPDM	280	07 Jun 2003
Forced landing on beach due to engine power loss at low level. Substantial damage. 2 POB, 1 minor injury. Investigation by Irish AAIU.
G-BAML	B206	30 May 2003
Aircraft began to yaw right and rotate before striking ground at low speed and rolling onto side. Aircraft destroyed. Minor injuries to 3 POB. AAIB Field investigation.
G-INIS	R22	08 May 2003
During an engine-off landing the aircraft bounced after landing heavily on its right skid and the main rotor struck the tail boom. No injury to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-ODNH	H269	07 May 2003
Autorotative landing carried out due to severe vibration. Tail rotor teeter pivot bolt failed. AAIB Field investigation.
G-WRLY	R22	04 May 2003
During pre-flight checks the a/c lifted into a hover and began to rotate before rolling onto its side. Substantial damage. Minor injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-SOOC	H369	03 May 2003
UK Reportable Accident: Tail rotor struck ground due to loss of control on take-off. Substantial damage. No injuries to 4 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-IANG	B206L	30 Apr 2003
Tail of helicopter struck power cables in low cloud. Forced landing in field. Aircraft destroyed. Minor injuries to 3 POB. AAIB Field investigation.
G-LEDA	R22	27 Apr 2003
UK Reportable Accident: Aircraft crashed during approach to land. Aircraft destroyed. Minor injuries to 2 POB. AAIB Field investigation.
G-BWFY	AS350	10 Apr 2003
Aerospatiale AS350B1 Ecureuil, G-BWFY
G-NIOL	R44	10 Apr 2003
UK Reportable Accident: Aircraft crash landed following stall at 1200ft agl. Substantial damage. Minor injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-NIPY	H369	23 Mar 2003
Main rotor blades struck tail boom during practice autorotation. Substantial damage. No injury to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-DLDL	R22	16 Mar 2003
Robinson R22 Beta, G-DLDL
G-BVJE	AS350	23 Feb 2003
Tail rotor struck surface of loch while collecting water. Damage to tail rotor and associated gearbox. No injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-JSAR	AS332	22 Feb 2003
Eurocopter AS332-L2 Super Puma, G-JSAR
G-NUDE	R44	27 Jan 2003
The helicopter ditched in the sea off Antartica following an engine failure. Both crew members evacuated into a life raft and were rescued. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-BTFY	B206	17 Jan 2003	Fatal
Aircraft crashed shortly after take off and was destroyed in post impact fire. 2 POB fatal. AAIB Field investigation.
G-BXTU	R22	05 Jan 2003
Aircraft rolled onto its side during landing. Substantial damage. Minor injuries to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-ESAM	BO105	25 Dec 2002
Aircraft drifted backwards on take off and main rotor blades struck the branches of a tree. No injury to 4 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-SSSE	S76	12 Dec 2002
Sikorsky S76C, G-SSSE
G-BZDW	Gazelle	26 Nov 2002
During run-on landing in field, due cyclic control restriction, skids dug in, a/c rolled over, caught fire and was destroyed. Minor injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-BMAL	S76	22 Oct 2002
Sikorsky S76A (Modified), G-BMAL
G-URUH	R44	19 Oct 2002
Aircraft rolled over during autorotative landing following loss of power due to lack of fuel. Serious injury to 1 POB. AAIB Field investigation.
G-BURI	F28	03 Oct 2002
Tailstrike during simulated engine-off landing due to collective restriction. Substantial damage. No injuries to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-BUJZ	Exec	08 Sep 2002
Priority approach requested due low fuel. R/T contact then lost. AFS deployed. A/c found in nearby field with damaged tail rotor. Possible birdstrike. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-BOEX	R22	13 Aug 2002
Aircraft entered uncontrollable yaw/rotation in the hover and struck a parked helicopter. Aircraft destroyed. No injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-BJVX	S76	16 Jul 2002	Fatal
The aircraft crashed into the sea and was destroyed following the failure of a main rotor blade. 11 POB fatal. AAIB Formal investigation.
G-BBHM	S61	15 Jul 2002
Burning smell followed by nr2 then nr1 engine fire warning. Forced landing. Aircraft destroyed by fire. No injury to 4 POB. AAIB Formal investigation.
G-BZOS	Gazelle	14 Jul 2002
Loss of control on take-off. Main rotor struck ground. Aircraft destroyed. No injury to 4 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-VFSI	R22	13 Jul 2002	Fatal
The aircraft broke up in-flight and crashed in a field adjacent to the A46 near Warwick racecourse. 2 POB fatal. AAIB Field investigation.
G-DADS	H369	28 Jun 2002
Helicopter entered uncontrollable yaw in low hover, resulting in heavy ground contact. Substantial damage. Minor injuries to 2 POB. AAIB Field investigation.
G-BBXO	F28	22 Jun 2002
Loss of control during spot turn. Tail rotor struck ground, aircraft pitched forward and landed heavily. No injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-SYTN	R44	16 Jun 2002
Forced landing due to suspected engine failure. Damage to main and tail rotors. No injury to 2 POB. Engine tachometer defect . AAIB AARF investigation.
G-MHCK	280	16 Jun 2002
Severe vibration in hover led to loss of control and heavy landing. Damage to tail boom. No injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-BOEW	R22	10 Jun 2002
Main rotor blade struck tail boom during practice engine off landing. Substantial damage. No injuries to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-DNLB	BO105	24 May 2002	Fatal
Underslung load became unstable and struck the tail rotor. The aircraft crashed into the sea and sank. 1 POB fatal. AAIB Field investigation.
G-JIVE	H369	17 May 2002
On entering helicopter P2 hit head on door frame. P1 disembarked to assist and was hit by rotating rotor blade, sustaining serious head injury. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-COPT	AS350	16 May 2002
During post engine start checks the helicopter rolled onto its side and was destroyed. 4 POB - 1 minor injury. AAIB Field investigation.
G-IORG	R22	14 May 2002
Severe vibration during flight. Main rotor blade found cracked at root. AAIB Field investigation.
G-BXLI	B206	22 Apr 2002
Engine Failure, Succesful Landing at Battersea, Bleed Valve Failed Closed.
G-LNDS	R44	28 Mar 2002
Tail rotor contacted ground during hover turn. No injury to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-BSCL	R22	24 Mar 2002
Aircraft rolled over on lift-off. Substantial damage. Minor injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-INCH	B8	23 Mar 2002
Montgomerie-Bensen B8MR Gyroplane, G-INCH
G-JONH	R22	19 Mar 2002
Heavy landing following practice autorotation. Damage to tail boom. No injury to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-XXEA	S76	11 Mar 2002
Heavy landing. Substantial damage. No injury to 2 POB. AAIB Field investigation.
G-TIGB	AS332	28 Feb 2002
During a severe turbulence encounter the tail rotor blades struck the tail pylon. The flight continued and the aircraft landed safely. AAIB Field investigation.
G-SPAU	EC135	17 Feb 2002
Aircraft entered thick cloud and crashed after inadvertent autopilot disconnection. Aircraft destroyed. 3 POB - 1 serious and 2 minor injuries. AAIB Field investigation.
G-PDGN	AS365	21 Jan 2002
Aerospatiale SA365N Dauphin, G-PDGN
G-OGOA	AS350	18 Jan 2002
Aerospatiale AS350B Ecueuil, G-OGOA
G-OFCH	B206	04 Jan 2002
Rolled onto side during hover. Substantial damage. Minor injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-DPPH	A109	25 Dec 2001
Engine failure due to fuel starvation associated with booster pump failure. Substantial damage during forced landing. 3 POB - 2 minor injuries. AAIB Field investigation.
G-BXSL	SCOUT	19 Nov 2001
Aircraft overturned during forced landing following partial engine failure. Substantial damage. No injury to 2 POB. AAIB Field investigation.
G-TGRS	R22	18 Nov 2001
Skid struck ground on landing. Helicopter rolled over and was destroyed. Minor injuries to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-BKZE	AS332	10 Nov 2001
Drilling vessel motion caused the aircraft to topple onto its side during rotors running refuel. Substantial damage. 2 POB - 1 serious injury. AAIB Formal investigation.
G-BUJZ	Exec	02 Nov 2001
UK Reportable Accident: A/c rolled over during take off. Substantial damage. No injuries to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-RVRS	R22	26 Oct 2001
Hard landing. Tail rotor damaged. No injury to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-BSLV	280	24 Oct 2001
Engine power loss accompanied by reduction in manifold pressure. Forced landing. No injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-ELFI	R22	10 Oct 2001
Aircraft landed heavily in windshear and rolled onto side. Substantial damage. No injury to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-ZBHH	H269	06 Sep 2001
Heavy landing. Substantial damage. No injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-BXZE	Gazelle	03 Sep 2001
Aircraft entered uncontrollable turn and crashed. Substantial damage. No injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-EKKO	R44	02 Sep 2001
Tail struck ground and aircraft rolled onto its side. Substantial damage. No injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-BMAL	S76	12 Jul 2001
Inadvertent application of collective, resulting in tail strike. No injury to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-KEVN	R22	07 Jul 2001
Aircraft rolled over in low hover. Substantial damage. Minor injuries to 2 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-POLT	R44	09 Jun 2001
Aircraft rolled over on landing. Substantial damage. No injury to 4 POB.
G-VMSL	R22	04 Jun 2001
Aircraft entered 'vortex ring' and rolled over on landing. Substantial damage. No injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-DCCH	BO105	20 May 2001
Tail rotor struck tree during landing. Substantial damage. Minor injuries to 3 POB.
G-YKEN	R22	05 May 2001	Fatal
Aircraft crashed in bad weather. 2 fatalities. French authority investigation.
G-BTBL	B8	27 Apr 2001
Montgomerie-Bensen B8MR, G-BTBL
G-OROZ	AS350	21 Jan 2001	Fatal
Aircraft crashed and was destroyed following a loss of control in flight. 5 POB - 3 fatal and 2 serious injuries. AAIB Field investigation.
G-BXRK	R22	14 Jan 2001
Helicopter rolled over onto its side. Substantial damage. No injuries to 2 POB.
G-OBAY	B206	05 Jan 2001
Aircraft crashed into Lake Windermere. 1 POB suffered hypothermia.
G-GEGE	R22	16 Dec 2000
Aircraft rolled over on lift off. Substantial damage. 2 POB, 1 minor injury.
G-BZJK	R22	15 Dec 2000
Rotors struck ground and aircraft rolled over. Substantial damage. Minor injury to 1 POB.
G-BNUZ	R22	02 Dec 2000	Fatal
Main rotor blades struck canopy following apparent loss of engine power. Aircraft fell to the ground and was destroyed. Both occupants killed.
G-UTTS	R44	05 Nov 2000
Tail rotor struck ground after aircraft lifted into hover. Substantial damage. No injury to 4 POB.
G-BWOV	F28	04 Nov 2000
Uncontained engine failure. MAYDAY transmitted and autorotation carried out into field without further damage or injury.
G-OSIP	R22	15 Oct 2000
Rolled onto right side on lift off. Aircraft destroyed. 1 serious injury.
G-BYNZ	SCOUT	24 Sep 2000
Rolled over during forced landing after encountering deteriorating weather conditions. Aircraft destroyed. No injury to 2 POB.
G-BZIU	EC120	20 Sep 2000
Mobile Phone Jammed Pedals
G-BYHE	R22	13 Sep 2000
Rotor overspeed resulting in partial detachment of tail boom. No injuries to 1 POB.
G-WMAA	BO105	11 Sep 2000
Hard landing. Landing gear cross tubes deformed. No injury to 1 POB.
G-LGRM	B206	11 Sep 2000
Crashed on a hillside. Aircraft destroyed. Minor injuries to 2 POB.
G-AZOR	BO105	05 Sep 2000
Wire Strike on Short Final to an unprepared site, during air ambulance operations.
G-THUG	MD600	27 Aug 2000
Rotor struck sloping ground on landing. Substantial damage. No injury to 4 POB.
G-BZBD	SCOUT	23 Aug 2000
Main rotor struck tail boom in severe turbulence. Aircraft destroyed during forced landing. 3 POB - 1 serious and 2 minor injuries. AAIB Field investigation.
G-SIVA	H369	21 Aug 2000
Engine failure. Mayday call. Aircraft crashed during forced landing and was destroyed. 2 POB seriously injured.
G-BIPI		19 Aug 2000
Everett Gyroplane, G-BIPI
G-BYHD	R22	12 Aug 2000
Following low rotor RPM warning, a/c entered autorotation from approx 500ft, bounced off left skid and landed heavily. Substantial damage. No injury to 2 POB.
G-SUNY	R44	05 Aug 2000	Fatal
Robinson R 44 Wire Strike
G-TCMP	R22	30 Jun 2000
Rolled over on lift off. Aircraft destroyed. 2 POB - 1 minor injury.
G-NUTY	AS350	18 Jun 2000
Hit wires during filming task, poles hidden in trees, wires difficult to see in valley.
G-TVAA	A109	17 Jun 2000
Forced landing into field after loss of power. Substantial damage. 3 POB suffered minor injuries.
G-SJDI	R44	16 Jun 2000
After lifting into the hover the helicopter landed heavily back on the apron, damage to the skid and body panels. No injury to 2 POB.
G-BXMY	H269	14 Jun 2000
Hard landing during autorotation exercise. Skid tube split. No injury to 2 POB.
G-EPOL	AS355	03 Jun 2000
Spurious Fire Warning, Followed By Extinguisher Circuitry Overheating
G-BXRD	280	16 May 2000
Aircraft returned due to avionics problem. Loss of control resulted in aircraft landing in a ditch and rolling onto its side. Substantial damage. No injury to 1 POB.
G-SAEW	AS355	21 Apr 2000
Tail rotor pitch change unit failure. Helicopter descended into roof of house. Substantial damage. No injuries to 3 POB.
G-BXDC	B8	16 Apr 2000
Montgomerie-Bensen B8MR, G-BXDC
G-BPLZ	H369	09 Apr 2000
Helicopter began to rotate on landing. Main rotor struck and severed tail boom. Substantial damage. No injury to 2 POB.
G-RUSO	R22	27 Mar 2000
A/c crashed onto side from hover. Substantial damage. No injuries to 2 POB.
G-ZAPS	H269	08 Mar 2000	Fatal
Aircraft crashed following in-flight break up. 3 POB fatal. AAIB Formal investigation.
G-BYOP	R22	26 Feb 2000
A/c rolled onto side. A/c destroyed. 1 minor injury.
G-TIGT	AS332	15 Feb 2000
AS332L, G-TIGT
G-UZEL	Gazelle	13 Feb 2000
Autorotation/forced landing following fuel starvation. Damage to 2 rotor blades and 3 vertical stabilisers. Returned to base. No injuries to 4 POB.
G-RNLD	A109	07 Feb 2000
Blade Tip Cap Detached in flight.
G-BRXV	R22	02 Feb 2000
Skids dug in during engine off training causing rotor blades to flap back and strike tail boom. Substantial damage. No injuries to 2 POB.
G-TLME	R44	01 Feb 2000	Fatal
A/c crashed on open moorland in poor weather (low cloud & mist). A/c destroyed. 3 POB fatal.
G-JRSL	A109	14 Jan 2000
Loss of control and sudden loss of electrical power. Heavy landing. Minor injuries. AAIB Field investigation.
G-EPAR	R22	22 Dec 1999
Aircraft rolled over during simulated engine failure in hover taxy. Substantial damage. No injury to 2 POB.
G-MLTY	AS365	27 Nov 1999
AS365N2, G-MLTY
G-BHBF	S76	17 Nov 1999
Lightning strike followed by burning smell in cockpit. Mayday call. Aircraft returned and landed safely.
G-BYTE	R22	07 Nov 1999
A/c rolled over during landing. Substantial damage. 2 POB, 1 minor injury.
G-TBGL	A109	03 Nov 1999
Wiring Chafed, Smoke in Cockpit
G-OTHL	R22	27 Oct 1999
A/c crashed in mountainous terrain. Minor injuries to 2 POB. Circumstances unknown.
G-BXRL	SCOUT	16 Oct 1999
A/c crashed in quarry pool following suspected engine failure. A/c sank. 3 minor injuries.
G-BXCJ		26 Sep 1999
Replica Campbell Cricket, G-BXCJ
G-BXUP	H269	21 Sep 1999
Loss of control during hover turn. Pilot became disorientated &, during recovery, a/c struck ground & rolled over. Substantial damage. No injury to 1 POB.
G-BJFL	S76	19 Sep 1999
Sikorsky S76A (Modified), G-BJFL
G-SPEY	B206	03 Sep 1999
Agusta Bell 206B, G-SPEY, Wirestrike while filming.
G-SIVA	H369	21 Aug 1999
Tail rotor blade cracked.
G-WISP	R44	12 Aug 1999
A/c drifted forward after touch down. Main rotor struck bushes & a/c rolled over. Substantial damage. 2 POB - 1 minor injury.
G-PUMH	AS332	23 Jul 1999
Landing gear retracted on touchdown. No injury to 19 POB.
G-OICV	R22	18 Jul 1999
Rolled over during hover exercise. Substantial damage. No injury to 2 POB.
G-VCJH	R22	13 Jul 1999
A/c rolled over during take off. Substantial damage. Minor injuries to 1 POB.
G-BWTK	RAF2000	12 Jul 1999
RAF 2000 GTX-SE, G-BWTK
G-WFOX	R22	07 Jul 1999
Tail rotor struck ground on start up. Substantial damage. No injury to 1 POB.
G-BSCE	R22	03 Jul 1999
Robinson R22 Beta, G-BSCE
G-PYOB	AS341	30 Jun 1999
During shut down the main rotor blades drooped at low rpm and contacted the fuselage. Substantial damage. No injury to 1 POB.
G-OGAZ	AS341	16 May 1999
Aerospatiale SA341G Gazelle 1, G-OGAZ
G-BXBT	AS355	11 May 1999
Hard landing. Substantial damage. No injury to 2 POB.
G-GDAY	R22	24 Apr 1999
Loss of control on lift off. A/c made heavy ground contact, bounced & landed tail first. A/c destroyed. No injury.
G-FINS	B206	23 Apr 1999
Struck power cables. A/c destroyed. Minor injury to 1 POB.
G-DEJL	R22	19 Apr 1999
Engine lost power during hover-taxy. A/c landed on slope, rotor blade struck ground & a/c rolled over. No injury to 2 POB.
G-CAMB	AS355	06 Apr 1999
Uncontained RH engine failure. Substantial damage. No injury to 3 POB.
G-OPNI	B206	05 Apr 1999
Following inadvertent flight into IMC, pilot became disorientated & flew a/c into sea. A/c destroyed. Both occupants rescued.
G-BBIV	H269	05 Apr 1999
Failed to recover from autorotation following practice engine failure. Substantial damage. No injuries to 2 POB.
G-USTA	A109	27 Mar 1999
Tail rotor blade failed, causing out of balance forces which led to loss of tail rotor gearbox assembly. Substantial damage. No injury to 2 POB.
G-BITR	S76	22 Mar 1999
Sikorsky S76A, G-BITR
G-BOVY	H269	17 Mar 1999
RH main skid contacted ground during practice sideways hover & a/c rolled onto right side. Substantial damage. No injury to 2 POB.
G-HERA	R22	24 Feb 1999
A/c rolled over onto LH side during lift off. Substantial damage. No injury to 1 POB.
G-PUMM	AS332	22 Feb 1999
AS332L2, G-PUMM
G-BTEU	AS365	29 Jan 1999
AS365N2, G-BTEU, 29 January 1999 at 0829 hrs
G-TTHC	R22	09 Jan 1999
Burning smell in cockpit. Engine & rotor rpm increased. Run-on landing. Upper sheave bearing failed.
G-INTC	R22	05 Jan 1999
A/c rolled over on landing. Substantial damage. No injuries to 2 POB.
G-BXTM	H269	04 Jan 1999
A/c overpitched & lost engine power after take off, struck ground heavily & rolled onto side. Substantial damage. 2 minor injuries.
G-DLDL	R22	28 Nov 1998
Robinson R22 Beta, G-DLDL
G-WMCN	R44	24 Nov 1998
A/c crashed following inadvertent flight into cloud. Substantial damage. 3 POB, 1 minor & 2 serious injuries.
G-OCBB	B206	09 Nov 1998
Bell 206B Jetranger III, G-OCBB, 9 November 1998 at 1550 hrs, Engine Failure During Training. Caused by previous overtemp.
G-EMAU	AS355	09 Oct 1998	Fatal
A/c crashed into woodland shortly after take off. A/c destroyed. 3 POB, 1 fatality & 2 serious injuries.
G-MAMC	Exec	22 Sep 1998
A/c rolled over on landing. Substantial damage. 2 POB - 1 minor injury.
G-BSIE	280	21 Sep 1998
Right skid dug in on landing & a/c rolled onto its side. Substantial damage. No injury to 1 POB.
G-KENI	Exec	17 Sep 1998
Hard landing. Landing gear collapsed. Substantial damage. No injuries to 2 POB.
G-BVKR	S76	13 Sep 1998
Sikorsky S76A (Modified), G-BVKR
G-ATBJ	S61	26 Aug 1998
Sikorsky S-61N, G-ATBJ
G-OGOC	R22	19 Aug 1998
A/c yawed rapidly right in hover & began to descend. Right skid dug in, causing a/c to roll over. Substantial damage. No injury.
G-BXTL	H269	12 Aug 1998
Loud bang heard during spot turn. A/c landed safely. Tail boom partially detached due to failure of attachment fittings. No injury.
G-ROTO	Exec	01 Aug 1998	Fatal
A/c crashed in a field during a test flight. 2 fatalities.
G-MASK	AS355	26 Jul 1998	Fatal
Aircraft struck overhead power cables and crashed into a field. 3 POB fatal. AAIB Field investigation.
G-BHAX	F28	25 Jul 1998
Enstrom F-28C-2-UK, G-BHAX, Smoke In Cockpit caused by failed exhaust weld.
G-PUMB	AS332	20 Jul 1998
AS332L Super Puma, G-PUMB
G-HVRS	R22	19 Jul 1998
Right skid dug into ground during hover & a/c rolled over. Substantial damage. Minor injuries to 1 POB.
G-BAIB	F28	16 Jul 1998
Tail rotor struck ground during practice engine off landing. Minor damage to tail rotor. No injury to 2 POB.
G-BXRL	SCOUT	15 Jul 1998
Tail rotor struck tree during landing. Substantial damage. No injury to 3 POB.
G-BXMP	B206	07 Jul 1998
Skids contacted power cable. Forced landing. Tail rotor struck ground. Substantial damage. No injuries.
G-BLZN	B206	29 Jun 1998
Landing a/c contacted turning rotor of parked a/c &, after touch down, rolled onto right side. Substantial damage. Minor injuries.
G-ROIN	AS350	27 Jun 1998
Sudden increase in rate of descent resulted in heavy landing. Tail boom skin creased. No injury to 2 POB.
G-WHIR	B8	13 Jun 1998
Montgomerie-Bensen B8MR, G-WHIR
G-OTYA	R22	12 Jun 1998
Engine failure. Mayday call. A/c entered autorotation & made forced landing in field. Substantial damage. No injury.
G-BWDO	S76	04 Jun 1998
3 of 4 main rotor spindles damaged due to extended application of collective during period of low rotor rpm.
G-BOAM	R22	26 May 1998
Robinson R22 BETA, REDHILL, United Kingdom
G-LOLO	R22	22 May 1998
Loss of control during low hover, a/c rolled to the right & struck ground. Substantial damage. No injuries to 1 POB.
G-OSEE	R22	17 May 1998
Forced landing in field due engine failure. No injuries to 1 POB.
G-BXCJ		27 Apr 1998
Replica Campbell Cricket, G-BXCJ
G-PLMB	AS350	20 Apr 1998
Underslung load detached & empty strop became entangled in tail rotor. A/c began to rotate & lose height. Forced landing in trees.
G-POWE	R44	19 Apr 1998	Fatal
A/c crashed in copse in poor weather. Fire after impact. 4 fatalities.
G-BXUJ	R22	09 Apr 1998
Rolled onto RH side during hover. Substantial damage. No injuries to 2 POB.
G-OMSG	R22	03 Apr 1998
Robinson R22, G-OMSG
G-AYRA		28 Mar 1998
Campbell Cricket Gyroplane, G-AYRA, 28 March 1998 at 1515 hrs
G-TECN	480	21 Mar 1998
After lifting into hover, a/c drifted rearwards, tail rotor struck gate & a/c rolled onto its side. Substantial damage, no injury.
G-PUMK	AS332	09 Mar 1998
AS332L Super Puma, G-PUMK
G-BUIW	R22	09 Mar 1998	Fatal
A/c crashed near Amport, approx 1nm SE of airfield. 1 fatality.
G-DRAI	R22	06 Feb 1998
Gust of wind caused hover-taxying a/c to sink to ground. Rotor blade struck tail boom. No injury to 2 POB.
G-PYOB	Gazelle	30 Jan 1998
SA341G Gazelle 1, G-PYOB, 30 January 1998 at 1246 hrs
G-BWMG	AS332	28 Jan 1998
Horizontal stabiliser separated in flight. A/c pitched down 35deg. Mayday. Control regained. Diverted & landed safely. No injury.
G-OROM	AS355	28 Jan 1998	Fatal
A/c crashed on rising ground & caught fire. 1 POB fatal.
G-BXMY	H269	13 Dec 1997
Forced Landing, Engine Impeller Bolt Detached
G-BWZX	AS332	12 Dec 1997
Lightning strike. A/c landed safely on ship. Blade tips & rotor hub burnt. No injuries reported.
G-WIGL	R22	29 Nov 1997
A/c rolled over on landing. Substantial damage. No injury to 2 POB. .
G-FLYU	R22	28 Nov 1997
While landing in gusting wind, left skid dug in & a/c rolled onto its side. Substantial damage. No injury to 2 POB.
G-AWMK	B206	25 Nov 1997
Agusta Bell 206B JetRanger II, G-AWMK
G-BCLC	S61	19 Nov 1997	Fatal
While recovering crew from a ship in distress, winchman was engulfed by a large wave & washed overboard.
G-WFRD	B206L	15 Nov 1997
Landed heavily during precautionary landing due to deteriorating weather conditions. Subst damage. 2 serious & 3 minor injuries.
G-BAKS	B206	14 Nov 1997	Fatal
A/c crashed on hillside in poor weather at night. A/c destroyed. Sole occupant killed.
G-ODIL	B206	24 Oct 1997
Loss of control during underslung load operation. A/c landed heavily on steep slope & rolled onto right side. No injury to 1 POB.
G-STOY	R22	28 Sep 1997
Precautionary landing due to low fuel state, while lost in France.
G-PASE	AS355	10 Sep 1997
Mid-air collision with RAF Tucano. Both a/c sustained damage to tail area but landed without further incident. No injuries.
G-PEAK	B206	10 Sep 1997
Agusta Bell 206B, G-PEAK, 2 September 1997
G-WIRE	AS355	09 Sep 1997
Gust of wind caused a/c to move sideways as it lifted underslung load. Main rotor hit power cable. Substantial damage. No injury.
G-BIMU	S61	24 Aug 1997
Main rotor blade strike during SAR mission. All blade tips damaged. A/c made forced landing in field. 3 POB - 2 minor injuries.
G-BVOH		14 Aug 1997
Replica Campbell Cricket Gyrocopter, G-BVOH
G-MENI	AS355	12 Aug 1997
Mid-air collision with Katana DV20. SA355 rolled over on landing - no inj to 2 POB. DV20 had damaged canopy & prop - 1 minor inj.
G-SHRR	B206	11 Aug 1997	Fatal
A/c crashed whilst engaged in pipeline survey. 2 POB fatal. A/c destroyed.
G-BSCD	H269	08 Aug 1997
A/c bounced during run-on landing. Rotor struck & severed tail boom. Substantial damage. No injury to 2 POB.
G-BURI	F28	08 Aug 1997
Tail cone failure following run on landing. Substantial damage. 3 POB - no injury.
G-IFOX	R22	03 Aug 1997
During mountain training a/c was tipped over by a gust of wind while attempting a slope landing. No injury to 2 POB.
G-HAVA	AS341	28 Jul 1997
A/c began to rotate after lift off & tail struck hangar door. A fire ensued & a/c was destroyed. 2 POB seriously injured.
G-PLMI	AS365	20 Jul 1997
LH horizontal stabiliser separated. A/c landed safely. No injury to 2 POB.
G-FLYR	B206	13 Jul 1997	Fatal
During precautionary landing, due reduced visibility, a/c contacted wire fence & rolled onto its side. 6 POB - 1 fatality.
G-BFPP	47	11 Jul 1997
Struck power cables & landed tail first. Substantial damage. No injury to 4 POB.
G-BCHM	AS341	05 Jul 1997
Heavy landing, airframe distorted. No injury to 4 POB.
G-BRNR	H269	19 Jun 1997
Late recovery from practice autorotation allowed a/c to strike ground tail first. Substantial damage. No injury to 2 POB.
G-MOBI	AS355	16 Jun 1997
Hard landing. Damage to tail boom & skids. No injury to 4 POB.
G-BSWK	R22	13 Jun 1997
A/c rolled onto side. Substantial damage. No injury to sole occupant.
G-BSCE	R22	31 May 1997
Plastic sheet caught in tail rotor - unable to maintain control at low level & a/c crashed onto its side. Minor injury.
G-OIGS	F28	03 May 1997
Pilot became disorientated after entering cloud/haze. A/c landed heavily & rolled onto its right side. No injuries.
G-BSIT	R22	20 Apr 1997
Uncontrolled descent. Substantial damage. No injuries.
G-OBTW	B206	16 Mar 1997	Fatal
After taking off in poor weather, a/c was observed to manoeuvre erratically before crashing in a ploughed field. 1 POB fatal.
G-PUMA	AS332	06 Mar 1997
Aerospatiale AS332L, G-PUMA. Screws not held tight, due to lock nut wear. Slight damage to Tail Rotor.
G-HEMS	AS365	21 Feb 1997
Main rotor blades damaged by aluminium sign dislodged from wall. No injury to 4 POB.
G-CHYL	R22	07 Feb 1997
Upper sheave bearing failed. Forced landing. No injury to 2 POB.
G-JIMW	B206	03 Feb 1997
Agusta Bell 206 Awaiting Translation Perte de contrÃ´le au dÃ©collage
G-BOEY	R22	16 Jan 1997	Fatal
A/c crashed during night time circuit training exercise following loss of engine power. Sole occupant killed.
G-UKLM	S76	09 Jan 1997
Sikorsky S76B, G-UKLM. Spurious Engine Fire Warning, Precautionary Landing on Rig.