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.
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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October 8, 2023
United Kingdom
Northern Skies HQ, Goole
Male, CP rating, 2 years experience, 5 hours total flight time, 30 flights
Fly nearby
1 m/s
0-5 km/h
Calm, not turbulent
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