AAIB October 2014
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AAIB October 2014
Enstrom 280C Shark, G-IDUP
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
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
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General Aviation - Fixed Wing
General Aviation - Fixed Wing
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
