Anniversary Statement: Robinson R44 II, G-CFNF
What was announced
Fatal accident, near Bentley, South Yorkshire on 30 October 2025
Key points, in the publisher's words
- This statement provides an update on the AAIB investigation into the accident to Robinson R44 II, which occurred near Bentley, South Yorkshire on 30 October 2025.
- The pilot of G-CFNF entered autorotation after hearing a loud bang accompanied by a lateral vibration. During the landing, the helicopter rolled over leading to one fatality.
- The investigation into this accident is complete and a final report will be published in due course.
Who and where
UK bodies of power
- Air Accidents Investigation Branch (other) · more news
Where this sits in the 10 levels of power
Topics, as GOV.UK files them: Air accidents and serious incidents.
Receipt
- Original: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/anniversary-statement-robinson-r44-ii-g-cfnf
- Published 2026-10-30 10:00:05 UTC
- Read by this site 2026-10-30 10:00:18 UTC from GOV.UK
- Saved copy: receipt 4839, with its SHA-256 fingerprint
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