Synoptic Report : |
Nr. E03/2017 Helicopter G-DKEM - Happened: 04/05/2016 |
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Report File (pdf): | ![]() |
Location: | Fanari area of Mykonos island |
Synoptic Report : |
Nr. E03/2017 Helicopter G-DKEM Συνέβη: 04/05/2016 |
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AAIASB | |
Operator: | Private |
Owner: | TRUE COURSE HELICOPTERS |
Manufacturer: | BELL HELICOPTER TEXTRON |
Type: | Helicopter |
State of Manufacture: | Canada |
Model: | BELL 407 |
Nationality: | United Kingdon |
Registration: | G-DKEM |
Location: | Fanari area of Mykonos island |
Date & Time: | 04/05/2016 & 13:20h time |
Synoptic Report : |
Nr. E03/2017 Helicopter G-DKEM Happened: 04/05/2016 |
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AAIASB | |
Summary: | On 4 May 2016 at around 13:20 h, during take-off from a private helicopter landing field in Fanari, Mykonos, while hovering at a low altitude and turning into the prevailing wind, the tail skid of the private helicopter registered as G-DKEM, a Bell 407 operated by its owner and carrying four passengers, came into contact with an adjacent wall surrounding the field. After contact of tail section, the helicopter started to vibrate. The pilot safely landed the helicopter on the landing field. The Air Accident Investigation and Aviation Safety Board was informed of the accident in an email from the Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) and an investigation team was appointed. As the country of registration, the United Kingdom’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) was informed and appointed a non-travelling Accredited Representative. |
Synoptic Report : |
Nr. E03/2017 Helicopter G-DKEM Happened: 04/05/2016 |
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AAIASB | |
Safety Recommendations: | No safety recommendations issued related to this accident (Safety Recommendation Links not availlable before 2011:For old SR's check the Report file (pdf)) |