AGUSTA 109E

London, January 16, 2013

Event Information

DateJanuary 16, 2013
Event TypeACC
LocationLondon
CountryUK
Highest InjuryFATL
NTSB NumberCEN13WA296
Event ID20130528X44932

Aircraft

MakeAGUSTA
Model109E
Registration #G-CRST
OperatorTo Be Advised
OwnerTo Be Advised
CategoryHELI
FAR PartNUSN
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light Condition-
Weather-

Injuries

Fatal1
Serious0
Minor0
None0
Total Injured1

Full Narrative

On January 16, 2013, at 0759 UTC, an Agusta A109E, United Kingdom registration G-CRST, was substantially damaged when it struck a crane and subsequently impacted terrain near Vauxhall Bridge, Central London, England. A post impact fire ensued. The pilot, the sole person on board was fatally injured. One person on the ground was also fatally injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight which departed Redhill, England, and was en route to Elstree, England.

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 510300
Facsimile: +44 (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.

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