Robinson R44 II Raven II crash near Sherburn-in-Elmet Airfield, Yorkshire, United Kingdom

A student pilot was on a solo circuit sortie as part of his PPL course. After landing from the third circuit, the pilot noticed that his jacket, which had been secured on the left seat, had moved. In attempting to retrieve the jacket, it is likely that the pilot inadvertently raised the left collective lever. The helicopter pitched up, yawed to the left and rolled onto its right side. The pilot was able to vacate the helicopter but suffered a head injury in the accident. Robinson R44 II Raven II, G-LLIZ 05-20