What happened
On 28 September 2010, a Robinson R22 Beta, registration G-HRBS, was involved in an incident during landing operations at Goodwood Aerodrome in West Sussex. The aircraft was being operated by a single occupant seated in the right-hand seat. During the landing phase, the right skid of the helicopter began digging into the soft ground, which led to the occurrence.
The investigation
An investigation into the event established the specific circumstances regarding the aircraft's position and the ground conditions. The inquiry clarified that the pilot was seated in the right seat at the time of the incident. The investigation also addressed previous clerical errors in reporting, ensuring the distinction between the pilot's position and the physical state of the aircraft was accurately documented.