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December 23, 2008 · Agusta AW-139 · G-CHCV
Norfolk, England, GB
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Incident
Date
December 23, 2008
Location
Norfolk, England, GB
Aircraft
Agusta AW-139
Tail Number
G-CHCV
Operator
Chc Scotia
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Minor
NTSB Number
CEN09WA150
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
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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
Flight
Event TypeIncident
Event Time14:05 UTC
Nearest AirportNorth Denes Airfield (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAgusta AW-139
Tail NumberG-CHCV
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageMinor
OperatorChc Scotia
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboshaft
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PT6C · Turboshaft | Pratt & Whitney · PT6C · Turboshaft
People & Injuries
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total0
Crew 1None
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0