Incident report
Robinson R22 crash near Medemblik, Netherlands
serious2005-06-08
Summary
A Lelykopters Robinson R22 Beta II (PH-JGT, manufactured 2003) crashed west of Medemblik after eight successful scenic flights. During transition from hover at approximately one metre to forward flight, the helicopter descended. A skid hit the ground, the main rotor blades struck the ground, and the helicopter rolled over into a ditch. Both occupants sustained only scrapes and bruises.
Incident details
Date
2005-06-08
Location
Medemblik, Netherlands
Aircraft
Registration
PH-JGT
Operator
Lelykopters
Operator type
commercial
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Occupants
2
Probable cause
Source
Dutch Safety Board ↗52.7667, 5.0833
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Severityserious
Fatalities0
Injuries0
SourceDutch Safety Board
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