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Accident investigation report completed and information captured
Narrative: Substantially damaged 24-8-1997 during an SAR mission to recover two injured climbers from the 2,000 foot Stac Pollaidh, Inverpolly, Highland, Scotland. Whilst moving slowly into position to winch up the second climber, the helicopter's main rotors struck a cliff face. The helicopter began to vibrate and the pilot elected to carry out an immediate forced landing on soft ground below the Stac. The helicopter touched down hard, sustaining substantial damage. The accident happened in daylight (14:50 hours) and in fine, clear weather. (Wind 250 degrees/10 knots). Two of the three crew sustained minor injuries.The rescue was completed by an RAF Sea King helicopter launched from RAF Lossiemouth.
Damage sustained to airframe: Per the AAIB report "Tip damage to main rotor blades and shock loading to power train".