AGUSTA AW-139
Norfolk, England, December 23, 2008
Event Information
| Date | December 23, 2008 |
| Event Type | INC |
| Location | Norfolk, England |
| Country | UK |
| Airport | North Denes Airfield |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | CEN09WA150 |
| Event ID | 20090204X52521 |
Aircraft
| Make | AGUSTA |
| Model | AW-139 |
| Registration # | G-CHCV |
| Operator | CHC Scotia Ltd |
| Owner | CHC Scotia Ltd |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | MINR |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Full Narrative
On December 23, 2008, an Agusta AW-139 helicopter, registration G-CHCV, experienced multiple system failures including a false baggage compartment fire warning near Norfolk, England, United Kingdom. The flight subsequently returned to the departure airport and landed safely. The two pilots on-board were not injured. The flight originated from North Denes Airfield, Norfolk, England. The intended destination was oil rig Noble Julie located in the North Sea.
The incident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB). This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information obtained for or released by the government of the United Kingdom. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:
Department for Transport
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Berkshire Copse Road
Aldershot, Hampshire
GU11 2HH, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 1252 510300
Fax: +44 1252 376999
http://www.aaib.dft.gov.uk
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.