Bell 206B crash near West Usk Lighthouse, Newport, Gwent, United Kingdom

During a landing of a Bell 206B Jet Ranger, the combination of downwash and wind caused a sign to detach and strike a waiting passenger, who suffered minor injuries. The sign was not secured properly because the ground crew were distracted and under time pressure. The operator took action to improve the security of the sign, introduce site safety checks and increase the distance between the landing helicopter and waiting passengers. Bell 206B, G-TOYZ 01-23