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August 23, 2013 · Airbus Helicopters 332L2 · G-WNSB
Shetland Islands, GB
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 23, 2013
Injury Outcomes
8 injuries (4 fatalities, 4 serious injuries)
Location
Shetland Islands, GB
Aircraft
Airbus Helicopters 332L2
Tail Number
G-WNSB
Injuries
Fatal
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN14WA225
On August 23, 2013, about 1717 UTC, an Airbus Helicopters AS332 L2, G-WNSB (s/n 2582) ditched into the North Sea near the Shetland Islands. The helicopter was destroyed and four passengers were fatally injured. 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 5130300 Facsimile: +444 (0) 1252 376999 E-mail: investigations@aaib.gov.uk 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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On August 23, 2013, about 1717 UTC, an Airbus Helicopters AS332 L2, G-WNSB (s/n 2582) ditched into the North Sea near the Shetland Islands. The helicopter was destroyed and four passengers were fatally injured. 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 5130300 Facsimile: +444 (0) 1252 376999 E-mail: investigations@aaib.gov.uk This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the Air Accidents Investigation Branch of England.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:17 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAirbus Helicopters 332L2
Tail NumberG-WNSB
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
People & Injuries
Injury Summary8 injuries (4 fatalities, 4 serious injuries)
Fatal4
Serious4
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total8
Conditions
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0