Incident report
Robinson R22 Beta crash near Elstree Aerodrome, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
minor2015-09-25
Summary
The helicopter rolled to the right during the student pilot’s first solo takeoff attempt. It suffered extensive damage and the pilot sustained a minor injury. Robinson R22 Beta, G-DEFY 02-16
Incident details
Date
2015-09-25
Location
Elstree Aerodrome, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Aircraft
Registration
G-DEFY
Operator type
civil
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Occupants
1
Probable cause
Pilot error
Phase of flight
takeoff
51.6566, -0.3247
Quick stats
Severityminor
Fatalities0
Injuries1
SourceAAIB
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