G-RIDLROBINSON R222009-11-15 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Fatal

ROBINSON R22S/N: 3194

Summary

On November 15, 2009, a Robinson R22 (G-RIDL) was involved in an accident near Cheshire, UK. The accident resulted in 1 fatal injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

On November 15, 2009, at 1530 coordinated universal time, a Robinson R-22 Beta, G-RIDL, sustained substantial damage on impact with terrain near Cheshire, United Kingdom. The pilot was fatally injuried. The accident flight origination and time are unknown.

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB). This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the government of the United Kingdom. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:

Air Accidents Investigation Branch Farnborough House Berkshire Copse Road Aldershot, Hampshire GU11 2HH, United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0)1252 510300 Email: investigations@aaib.gov.uk

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN10WA051. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft G-RIDL.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, November 15, 2009
NTSB Number
CEN10WA051
Location
Cheshire, United Kingdom
Event ID
20091116X21803
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
3194
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
R22R22
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

On November 15, 2009, at 1530 coordinated universal time, a Robinson R-22 Beta, G-RIDL, sustained substantial damage on impact with terrain near Cheshire, United Kingdom. The pilot was fatally injuried. The accident flight origination and time are unknown.

The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB). This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the government of the United Kingdom. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:

Air Accidents Investigation Branch

Farnborough House

Berkshire Copse Road

Aldershot, Hampshire

GU11 2HH, United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0)1252 510300

Email: investigations@aaib.gov.uk

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN10WA051