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July 24, 2011 · Robinson R44 II · G-ROTG
Cornwall, GB
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 24, 2011
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 fatality)
Location
Cornwall, GB
Aircraft
Robinson R44 II
Tail Number
G-ROTG
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11WA510
On July 24, 2011, about 1528 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Robinson R44 II helicopter, United Kingdom registration G-ROTG, was substantially damaged during an in-flight collision with terrain in Cornwall, United Kingdom. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. Instrument meteorological conditions reportedly existed in the vicinity of the accident site. The exact flight itinerary has not been established at this time. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of the United Kingdom. Any further information may be obtained from: Air Accidents Investigation Branch Berkshire Copse Road Aldershot Hampshire GU11 2HH United Kingdom Web site: http://www.aaib.gov.uk This report is for informational purposes only, and contains information released by or obtained from the Government of the United Kingdom.
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On July 24, 2011, about 1528 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Robinson R44 II helicopter, United Kingdom registration G-ROTG, was substantially damaged during an in-flight collision with terrain in Cornwall, United Kingdom. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. Instrument meteorological conditions reportedly existed in the vicinity of the accident site. The exact flight itinerary has not been established at this time. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of the United Kingdom. Any further information may be obtained from: Air Accidents Investigation Branch Berkshire Copse Road Aldershot Hampshire GU11 2HH United Kingdom Web site: http://www.aaib.gov.uk This report is for informational purposes only, and contains information released by or obtained from the Government of the United Kingdom.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:28 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson R44 II
Tail NumberG-ROTG
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
Engines1
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 fatality)
Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total1
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0