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

Taken from a study of the of the Griffin Helicopters accident database since 09 Jan 1997 the study comprises a review of 366 rotary wing accidents and incidents involving UK registered aircraft of which 348 involved helicopters and 35 were fatal.

Registration	Type	Date	Fatal
G-SHPP	H269	28 Jul 2008
Crashed near Peacehaven, Southern UK
G-YIIK	R44	21 Jul 2008
Saddleworth UK
G-LAVH	R44	15 May 2008
Burnt Out, Circumstances Unknown.
G-RIAT	R22	02 May 2008
Peterculter, No Details Known yet
G-ELTE	A109	02 May 2008
Successful wheels up landing, at Redhill following landing gear selection problem.
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
Aircraft failed to obtain sufficient lift and rolled over on touchdown. Aircraft destroyed. No injuries to three POB. Subject to French Authority (BEA) investigation.
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
AS332L2 Super Puma, G-REDN
G-IWRC	EC135	16 Sep 2007
A/c crashed following loss of power at about 1000ft. Extent of damage unknown. Minor injuries to two POB. Subject to AAIB Field investigation.
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 return 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-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-FFRI	AS355	19 Jul 2005
Aerospatiale AS355F1, G-FFRI
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-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-BUYT		15 Dec 2004
Ken Brock KB-2, G-BUYT
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-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.
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-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	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-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-XCEL	AS355	02 Dec 2003	Fatal
Aircraft crashed during air test. Three POB fatal. Aircraft destroyed. 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-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-BWFY	AS350	10 Apr 2003
Aerospatiale AS350B1 Ecureuil, G-BWFY
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-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-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-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	12 Nov 2001
3/2004 Eurocopter AS332L Super Puma, G-BKZE
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