Aircraft was damaged in a heavy storm when parked on helipad at night.  Main blades forced to high coning angle (from CCTV video) and likely damaged, plus consequential damage to rotorhead

Date:

28 September, 2021

Reg:

YU-HHH

Make:

Airbus Helicopters

Model:

SA341

MSN:

1307

Location:

Stapleford Aerodrome

Country:

UK

Civil / Military:

Civil

Operator:

Excel-Charter

Link:

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/16283729/freak-tornado-essex-airfield-costing-pounds-aircraft-damage/