AAIB October 2014

[John R81]

Enstrom 280C Shark, G-IDUP (http://www.aaib.gov.uk/publications/bulletins/october_2014/enstrom_280c_shark__g_idup.cfm)
The helicopter was hover-taxied to the airfield refuelling point and positioned parallel to the fuel pumps. It was established in a hover and, as it descended to land, the main rotor blades struck the roof of a small, single-storey building adjacent to the pumps.

Also carries the earlier report published earlier re: Agusta A109E. G-CRST (http://www.aaib.gov.uk/publications/bulletins/october_2014/aar_3_2014___agusta_a109e__g_crst.cfm)

[fly911]

From the report....
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q140/fly911/blades_zps36eff6da.jpg

[212man]

Category:
General Aviation - Fixed Wing

More proof-reading required, I see.....

He yawed the helicopter 90° to the right, to land parallel to the pumps, and moved a few feet to his left, remaining clear of the pumps, to ensure the refuelling hose would reach the fuel tank filler on the right side of the helicopter

Hard to imagine why he didn't yaw 90 ° to the left, thereby keeping all the obstacles in view and negating the need to get closer to the pumps, as the fuel tank filler (sic) would be presented to them ??

[CharlieOneSix]

At least it won't be added to statistics on helicopter accidents, having been allocated to 'General Aviation - Fixed Wing'.:E

[ralphmalph]

Expanding Blade Theory strikes!