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August 18, 2014 · Robinson Helicopter Robinson R44 II II · EI-DDA
Ringaskiddy, Ireland, IE
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Incident
Date
August 18, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Ringaskiddy, Ireland, IE
Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter Robinson R44 II II
Tail Number
EI-DDA
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
CEN14WA530
On August 18, 2014, about 1335 UTC, a Robinson R44, EI-DDA (s/n 10105) was involved in a forced landing following an inflight vibration near Ringaskiddy, Ireland. The engine was significantly damaged. The pilot was not injured. This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of Ireland. Any further information may be obtained from: Air Accident Investigation Unit, Ireland Department of Transport, Tourism, and Sport Leeson Lane Dublin 2, Ireland info@aaiu.ie Chief Investigator Paul Farrell Telephone: +353-(0)1-604 1219 Facsimile: +353-(0)1-6041514 E-mail: paulfarrell@aaiu.ie This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the Air Accident Investigation Unit of Ireland.
Full Narrative
On August 18, 2014, about 1335 UTC, a Robinson R44, EI-DDA (s/n 10105) was involved in a forced landing following an inflight vibration near Ringaskiddy, Ireland. The engine was significantly damaged. The pilot was not injured. This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of Ireland. Any further information may be obtained from: Air Accident Investigation Unit, Ireland Department of Transport, Tourism, and Sport Leeson Lane Dublin 2, Ireland info@aaiu.ie Chief Investigator Paul Farrell Telephone: +353-(0)1-604 1219 Facsimile: +353-(0)1-6041514 E-mail: paulfarrell@aaiu.ie This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the Air Accident Investigation Unit of Ireland.
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time13:35 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson Helicopter Robinson R44 II II
Tail NumberEI-DDA
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageMinor
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540-AE1A5 · Reciprocating · 0
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0