Hughes 500C-369HS, G-ORRR, 9 May 2006

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
10 December 2014
Category:
General aviation - rotorcraft
Report type:
Bulletin - Field investigation
Date of occurrence:
9 May 2006
Aircraft type:
Hughes 500C-369HS
Location:
Hanover Hill, Lane End, near High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Registration:
G-ORRR

Hughes 500C-369HS, G-ORRR

Summary:

皇冠体育app pilot reduced speed as he approached the airfield, and almost immediately experienced erratic power fluctuations. He therefore entered an autorotation and attempted to clear some trees on the approach to his chosen landing site. At about 40 to 50 feet above the ground, the helicopter descended rapidly and as a result landed heavily and rolled on to its side. 皇冠体育app pilot was uninjured. 皇冠体育app investigation could not identify the cause of the power fluctuations.

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