AGUSTAWESTLAND SPA AGUSTA AW139
Gillingham, Norfolk, March 13, 2014
Event Information
| Date | March 13, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Gillingham, Norfolk |
| Country | UK |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | CEN14WA171 |
| Event ID | 20140327X91026 |
Aircraft
| Make | AGUSTAWESTLAND SPA |
| Model | AGUSTA AW139 |
| Registration # | G-LBAL |
| Owner | HAUGHEY AIR LTD |
| Category | HELI |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 4 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 4 |
Probable Cause
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Full Narrative
On March 13, 2014, about 1927 coordinated universal time, an Agusta/Westland model AW139 helicopter, United Kingdom registration G-LBAL, impacted terrain shortly after takeoff near Gillingham, Norfolk, United Kingdom. The four occupants were fatally injured.
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) of the United Kingdom is investigating the accident. All inquiries concerning this accident should be directed to the AAIB:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Farnborough House
Berkshire Copse Road
Aldershot, Hampshire
GU11 2HH, United Kingdom
Website: http://www.aaib.gov.uk
This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the Air Accidents Investigation Branch of the United Kingdom.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.