Robinson R22 accident near Naunton Beauchamp, Worcestershire, Gb, August 1, 2018
On August 1, 2018 at about 12:48 pm local time, a Robinson R22 (helicopter), registered GOODX, was substantially damaged in an accident during landing near Naunton Beauchamp, Worcestershire. It was a personal flight under non-U.S. private rules. No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The NTSB has not yet published a probable cause for this accident. Investigations usually take one to two years; this page updates when the final report is released.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- August 1, 2018 · about 12:48 pm local time
- Place
- Naunton Beauchamp, Worcestershire, United Kingdom
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Robinson R22 UNDESIGNAT · all R22s on the register
- Registration
- GOODX · no longer on the register · serial 0720
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
The government of United Kingdom has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a ROBINSON R22 helicopter that occurred on August 01, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of United Kingdom's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.All investigative information will be released by the government of United Kingdom.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Roll over during landing defining event
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Landing gear: fixed
The flight
- Flight plan: not recorded
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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