AAIB investigation to Bell 206B Jet Ranger III, G-BTHY

Entanglement with a recreational kite, Sandwich Bay, Kent, 19 February 2017.

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 August 2017
Category:
General aviation - rotorcraft
Report type:
Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:
19 February 2017
Aircraft type:
Bell 206B Jet Ranger III
Location:
Sandwich Bay Estate, Kent
Registration:
G-BTHY

Summary:

皇冠体育app helicopter was flying at 700 ft agl when it encountered and severed a recreational kite line. 皇冠体育app pilot was not aware of the contact and continued the flight. Subsequently, damage to several parts of the helicopter was discovered after shutdown. 皇冠体育app kite flying activity had not been notified to the CAA, so no NOTAM had been issued.

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