Incident report
Eurocopter EC 120B Colibri crash near Wellesbourne, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
minor2017-08-17
Summary
The right engine cowling opened and struck the main rotor blades as the helicopter flared to land. The incident was caused by the three cowling latches remaining unlocked after maintenance completed prior to the flight. The pilot did not complete a walkaround inspection, prior to the flight, which should have identified the unlocked latches. Airbus Helicopters EC120B Colibri, G-SWNG 03-18
Incident details
Date
2017-08-17
Location
Wellesbourne, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Aircraft
Registration
G-SWNG
Operator type
civil
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Probable cause
Phase of flight
landing
52.1948, -1.5911
Quick stats
Severityminor
Fatalities0
Injuries0
SourceAAIB
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