Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CEN16WA327

Aircraft #1

G-BZGO

ROBINSON R44

Factual Information

On June 13, 2016, at 1547 coordinated universal time, a Robinson R44, G-BZGO, sustained a bird strike to the lower left windscreen about eight miles north of Manchester Barton Airport (EGCB), Manchester, England. The helicopter sustained minor damage. No injuries to the pilot and one other occupant were reported. The flight originated from EGCB and was destined to return to EGCB. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of the United Kingdom. This report is for information 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 Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) Farnborough House Berkshire Copse Road Aldershot, Hampshire GU11 2HH, United Kingdom Telephone: +44 (0)1252 510300 Facsimile: +44 (0)1252 376999 https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/air-accidents-investigation-branch

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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