Accident Overview
On 26 June 2016, at approximately 1447 hours UTC, a Robinson R22 Beta helicopter (registration G-BPNI, serial number 948) was involved in an accident while landing at a private site in West Calder, West Lothian. The helicopter, powered by a Lycoming O-320-B2C piston engine and manufactured in 1989, was being flown by a 45-year-old private pilot holding a Private Pilot's Licence. The pilot had accumulated 117 total flying hours, of which 56 were on the Robinson R22, with 38 hours in the previous 90 days and 21 hours in the last 28 days. The flight was conducted under private operation, with only the pilot on board and no passengers.
Landing and Rollover
The pilot reported that he was landing on a concrete landing pad surrounded by grass. The ground sloped downward to the right as he approached. During the landing, the left skid touched down on the concrete while the right skid contacted the grass. The right skid then became caught in the grass, causing the helicopter to roll onto its side. The helicopter came to rest on its side, having sustained extensive damage. The aircraft was assessed as damaged beyond economic repair. The pilot was not injured.
Investigation Source
Information for this report was obtained from the Aircraft Accident Report Form submitted by the pilot.