AAIB investigation to Agusta Westland AW139, G-LBAL

Flight into terrain after takeoff in fog and at night, near Gillingham Hall, Norfolk, 13 March 2014.

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 8 October 2015

• Category: Commercial - rotorcraft
• Report type: Bulletin - Field investigation
• Date of occurrence: 13 March 2014
• Aircraft type: Agusta Westland AW139
• Location: Near Gillingham Hall, Norfolk
• Registration: G-LBAL

Summary:

The helicopter departed from a private site with little cultural lighting at night and in fog. Although the commander had briefed a vertical departure, the helicopter pitched progressively nose-down until impacting the ground. The four occupants were fatally injured. Safety action has been proposed by the CAA, and two Safety Recommendations are made.

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Agusta Westland AW139 G-LBAL 10-15

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Safety Recommendation document: Agusta Westland AW139, G-LBAL.

Published 8 October 2015