Casualties unknown

Correction Issued for Robinson R44 Raven Accident Report at Gidleigh Park Hotel (G-GDOV)

Gidleigh Park Hotel, Chagford, Devon, GB

On May 16, 2011, a Robinson R44 Raven (registration G-GDOV) was involved in an aviation accident near Gidleigh Park Hotel, Chagford, Devon, GB. This summary draws on records from the UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB).

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The AAIB corrected an error in the report of an incident involving Robinson R44 Raven G-GDOV at Gidleigh Park Hotel, Devon, on 16 May 2011, regarding the side the helicopter rolled onto.

Correction to AAIB Bulletin

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) issued a correction to the bulletin concerning an incident involving a Robinson R44 Raven helicopter, registration G-GDOV.

Incident Details

The incident occurred on 16 May 2011 at 1443 hours UTC at Gidleigh Park Hotel, Chagford, Devon. The original report, published in AAIB Bulletin No 8/2011, page 43, stated that the helicopter had rolled onto its left side. This has been corrected to reflect that the helicopter actually rolled onto its right side.

The correction was made in the online version of the report on 3 January 2013. The aircraft involved was a Robinson R44 Raven. No further details regarding the cause of the incident, injuries, or damage were provided in the correction notice.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 May 2011 Robinson R44 Raven accident near Gidleigh Park Hotel, Chagford, Devon, GB?

The AAIB corrected an error in the report of an incident involving Robinson R44 Raven G-GDOV at Gidleigh Park Hotel, Devon, on 16 May 2011, regarding the side the helicopter rolled onto.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 May 2011 involved a Robinson R44 Raven, registration G-GDOV, at Gidleigh Park Hotel, Chagford, Devon, GB.