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Near-miss with air ambulance helicopter during climb out, Goole, UK

Pilot on climb out was alerted by Safe Sky about traffic, spotted air ambulance helicopter, performed immediate descent and landing. Helicopter passed within 300m laterally and 100-200ft vertically. Airprox filed.

Incident Details

Midair collision / Near Miss

High — very likely identified

Pilot on climb out was informed via Safe Sky collision avoidance system about traffic. Pilot spotted air ambulance helicopter and started immediate descent and landing. The helicopter passed within 300 meters laterally and 100-200 feet vertically as judged from the ground. No collision occurred. Airprox filed with authorities.

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Date & Location

October 8, 2023

United Kingdom

Northern Skies HQ, Goole

Pilot & Flight

Male, CP rating, 2 years experience, 5 hours total flight time, 30 flights

Contributing Factors

Fly nearby

Weather Conditions

1 m/s

0-5 km/h

Calm, not turbulent

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BHPA Incident Report: Date: 08.10.2023 Location: Northern Skies HQ,, Goole,, UK Pilot: Male, Rating: CP Flying Experience: 2 years 5 hours (5 hours) 30 flights (30 flights), Experience: 2 years 5 hours (5 hours) 30 flights (30 flights) Wind/Conditions: 0-5 km/h Conditions: Calm, Not Turbulent, Calm, Not Turbulent Summary: Pilot on climb out was informed via Safe Sky about traffic. Pilot spotted Air ambulance helicopter and started immediate decent and landing. The helicopter passed within 300 M Laterally and 1-200 ft Vertically (as judged from the ground) No Issues. Airprox Filed. Injury: Unknown

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