AAIB investigation to Eurocopter EC135 T2+, G-SPAO - Special Bulletin S9/2013

Special Bulletin providing initial information on the accident that occurred on 29 November 2013, in Glasgow City Centre, Scotland

From:
Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published
16 December 2014
Category:
Commercial - rotorcraft
Report type:
Special bulletin
Date of occurrence:
29 November 2013
Aircraft type:
Eurocopter EC135 T2+
Location:
Glasgow City Centre, Scotland
Registration:
G-SPAO

Summary:

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) was notified at 2259 hrs on 29 November 2013 that a helicopter had crashed through the roof of a bar, The Clutha Bar, in the centre of Glasgow. A team of AAIB Inspectors and support staff arrived in Glasgow at 0915 hrs the following morning to commence an investigation.

This Special Bulletin provides initial information on the investigation. No analysis of the facts has been attempted.

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Special Bulletin S9-2013 - Eurocopter EC135 T2+, G-SPAO

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