Anniversary Statement: Robinson R44 II, G-OCLV

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Fatal accident, Shanklin Road, Isle of Wight, 25 August 2025

This statement provides an update on the ongoing AAIB investigation into an accident involving a Robinson Helicopters R44 II, G-OCLV, which occurred at Shanklin Road, Isle of Wight on 25 August 2025.

The aircraft was conducting a trial lesson when shortly after takeoff from Isle of Wight/Sandown Airfield it departed controlled flight and struck the ground close to the A3020. Three of the four occupants were fatally injured. The other occupant was seriously injured.

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