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The helicopter was ground taxiing to the parking area on return from an air test flight. As the commander manoeuvred the helicopter to align with other helicopters on adjacent parking spots the main rotor blades struck a lamp post on the airport perimeter. All five main rotor blades were damaged. The helicopter was shut down and no personnel were injured. The handling agent took safety action to require the use of marshallers for crew unfamiliar with or visiting the airport and to replace the stand markings in early 2024.

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AW139, 5N-BOX 06-24

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