Accident Overview
On July 24, 2011, at approximately 1528 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Robinson R44 II helicopter with United Kingdom registration G-ROTG was substantially damaged when it collided with terrain near Cornwall, United Kingdom. The pilot sustained fatal injuries in the accident.
Meteorological Conditions
Instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) were reported to exist in the vicinity of the accident site at the time of the occurrence.
Flight Details
The exact flight itinerary has not been established as of the initial reporting. The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of the United Kingdom, specifically the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB), based in Hampshire, England.
Investigation
The AAIB is responsible for the investigation and any further information may be obtained from their office. The agency will determine the circumstances leading to the accident and issue findings in due course.