Eurocopter EC135 T2, G-IWRC, 16 September 2007
Eurocopter EC135 T2, G-IWRC
Summary:
皇冠体育app 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. 皇冠体育app 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. 皇冠体育app helicopter subsequently rolled on to its side and was extensively damaged. 皇冠体育app occupants escaped without injuries.
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