Incident report
Robinson R44 II crash near Lashenden (Headcorn) Aerodrome, Kent, United Kingdom
serious2016-06-15
Summary
The Robinson R44 helicopter hover taxied across Runway 28 as a Spitfire IXT was completing its landing roll. The Spitfire's propeller contacted the R44's empennage. Neither pilot was aware of the contact initially, though a bump was felt in the R44. Damage to the helicopter's empennage and tail rotor guard was discovered on inspection.
Incident details
Date
2016-06-15
Location
Lashenden (Headcorn) Aerodrome, Kent, United Kingdom
Aircraft
Registration
G-SAIG
Operator type
unknown
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Probable cause
Pilot error
Phase of flight
hover
Quick stats
Severityserious
Fatalities0
Injuries0
SourceAAIB
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