Received by email from the Deputy Chief Flying Instructor:
You may be aware that an accident involving an R-22 helicopter occurred in the car park adjacent to the Hong Kong Aviation Club at Kai Tak on 1 May 2009. B-LAT crash landed onto a coach at around 11 a.m. Fortunately the PIC, his passenger and the only occupant in the coach, the driver, suffered minor injuries and no hospitalization was required.
An investigation team was formed by the CAD instantly. We have unilaterally decided to temporary suspend all helicopter operations at Kai Tak with immediate effect until further notice. During this period, we will review our existing procedures and take necessary precautionary measures in order to prevent similar accidents in the future. In addition, the CAD is expected to publish a preliminary accident report shortly which may consist of certain recommendations to which we can make references.
Please understand that the Club will not issue further details of the accident whilst the CAD is carrying out its investigation.