G-ROTG

Substantial
Fatal

ROBINSON R44 IIS/N: 11573

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 24, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN11WA510
Location
Cornwall, United Kingdom
Event ID
20110726X35906
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Aircraft Information

Registration
G-ROTG
Make
ROBINSON
Serial Number
11573
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Model / ICAO
R44 IIR44
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

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.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11WA510