AIRBUS HELICOPTERS 332L2
Shetland Islands — August 23, 2013
Event Information
| Date | August 23, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN14WA225 |
| Event ID | 20140430X30923 |
| Location | Shetland Islands |
| Country | UK |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
Aircraft
| Make | AIRBUS HELICOPTERS |
| Model | 332L2 |
| Category | HELI |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | — |
| Weather | — |
Injuries
| Fatal | 4 |
| Serious | 4 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 8 |
Probable Cause
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Full Narrative
On August 23, 2013, about 1717 UTC, an Airbus Helicopters AS332 L2, G-WNSB (s/n 2582) ditched into the North Sea near the Shetland Islands. The helicopter was destroyed and four passengers were fatally injured.
This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the British government. Any further information may be obtained from:
Air Accidents Investigations Branch
Farnborough House
Berkshire Copse Road
Aldershot, Hampshire
GU11 2HH, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1252 5130300
Facsimile: +444 (0) 1252 376999
E-mail: [email protected]
This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the Air Accidents Investigation Branch of England.
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.