Investigation Report
Pedestrian Injuries from Sikorsky S-92A Downwash During Hospital Landing
AAR 2/2023: Sikorsky S-92A, G-MCGY
- AAIB
- Investigation Report
- AAR 2/2023
- Regulation and legislationRisk managementSlips, trips and falls
- Helicopter operations
- Helicopter
- Competence and trainingExclusion zonesOperating and work proceduresRisk assessment
Summary
Investigates fatal and serious pedestrian injuries caused by downwash during a Sikorsky S-92A landing at Derriford Hospital. Examines approach planning, public access, risk assessments, warning signs, staff competence and hospital–operator coordination. Reviews landing-site guidance and sets out recommendations and safety action addressing risks beyond the landing-site boundary.
Classifications: Regulation and legislation; safety legislation; regulatory requirements.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Slips, trips and falls; same-level falls.
Classifications: Helicopter operations; offshore aviation; rotary-wing operations.
Classifications: Helicopter; rotorcraft.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Exclusion zones; red zones; restricted access zones.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
AAR 2/2023.