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Cairngorms National Park, near Kingussie -
United Kingdom
Phase:
Initial climb
Nature:
External load operation
Departure airport:
Inverness/Dalcross Airport (EGPE)
Destination airport:
Investigating agency:
AAIB
Confidence Rating:
Accident investigation report completed and information captured
Narrative: The helicopter was nearing the end of a transit flight, with an empty chain lifting sling suspended beneath it, when it encountered localised severe turbulence. The sling struck the tail rotor system but there were no adverse handing issues and the helicopter landed safely. The helicopter operator introduced a number of safety measures as a result of the accident.