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FAA Advisory Circular on LTE

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Registration	Type	Date	Fatal
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-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-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-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-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-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-BXLI	B206	22 Jan 2005	Fatal
Helicopter crashed in poor weather and was destroyed. Four POB fatal injuries. AAIB Field investigation.
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-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-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-BXLI	B206	22 Apr 2002
Engine Failure, Succesful Landing at Battersea, Bleed Valve Failed Closed.
G-OFCH	B206	04 Jan 2002
Rolled onto side during hover. Substantial damage. Minor injury to 1 POB. AAIB AARF investigation.
G-OBAY	B206	05 Jan 2001
Aircraft crashed into Lake Windermere. 1 POB suffered hypothermia.
G-LGRM	B206	11 Sep 2000
Crashed on a hillside. Aircraft destroyed. Minor injuries to 2 POB.
G-SPEY	B206	03 Sep 1999
Agusta Bell 206B, G-SPEY, Wirestrike while filming.
G-FINS	B206	23 Apr 1999
Struck power cables. A/c destroyed. Minor injury to 1 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-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-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-AWMK	B206	25 Nov 1997
Agusta Bell 206B JetRanger II, G-AWMK
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-PEAK	B206	10 Sep 1997
Agusta Bell 206B, G-PEAK, 2 September 1997
G-SHRR	B206	11 Aug 1997	Fatal
A/c crashed whilst engaged in pipeline survey. 2 POB fatal. A/c destroyed.
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-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-JIMW	B206	03 Feb 1997
Agusta Bell 206 Awaiting Translation Perte de contrôle au décollage
Total Found	28
Total Fatal	7

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