Forced landing of Robinson R44 near Ringaskiddy, Ireland

No fatalities • Ringaskiddy, Ireland, Ireland

A Robinson R44 helicopter performed a forced landing in Ireland following the onset of vibrations during flight.

What happened

On August 18, 2014, at approximately 1335 UTC, a Robinson R44 II helicopter, registration EI-DDA, was operating near Ringaskiddy, Ireland, when the aircraft experienced an inflight vibration. This prompted the pilot to perform a forced landing. The engine sustained significant damage during the event. The pilot was not injured.

Probable cause

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Aug 2014 ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY ROBINSON R44 II II accident near Ringaskiddy, Ireland, Ireland?

A Robinson R44 helicopter performed a forced landing in Ireland following the onset of vibrations during flight.

Were there any fatalities in the 18 Aug 2014 ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY ROBINSON R44 II II accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Aug 2014 involved a ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY ROBINSON R44 II II, operated by SKYWEST AVIATION, at Ringaskiddy, Ireland, Ireland.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

No probable cause was determined in the provided report.

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