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Serious incident to a Guimbal Cabri G2 on 19/08/2026 at Londres-Oxford AD (United Kingdom)

Overspeed on the ground

Responsible entity

United Kingdom - AAIB

Preliminary data based on the notification from the authorities of United Kingdom :

Helicopter was on the ground when it reportedly suffered an engine runaway with uncommanded and uncontrolled rpm increase. Resulting vibration caused one door to detach and damage to the latch of the other door.