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February 1, 2018 · Sikorsky S61 N · G-ATBJ

Marchwood, New Hampshire, GB

Overview

Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 1, 2018
Location
Marchwood, New Hampshire, GB
Aircraft
Sikorsky S61 N
Tail Number
G-ATBJ
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN18WA090

On February 1, 2018, a Sikorsky S-61N helicopter (G-ATBJ, s/n 6126930-439), pitched down and stuck the ground while hovering after takeoff near Marchwood, Hampshire in the United Kingdom. There was two persons on board, who were not injured. This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of the United Kingdom. Any further information may be obtained from: Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) Telephone: +44 0 1252 51300 Facsimile: +44 0 1252 376699 Email: 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.

Full Narrative

On February 1, 2018, a Sikorsky S-61N helicopter (G-ATBJ, s/n 6126930-439), pitched down and stuck the ground while hovering after takeoff near Marchwood, Hampshire in the United Kingdom. There was two persons on board, who were not injured. This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of the United Kingdom. Any further information may be obtained from: Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) Telephone: +44 0 1252 51300 Facsimile: +44 0 1252 376699 Email: 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.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 UTC
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireUnknown
Aircraft ExplosionUnknown

Aircraft

AircraftSikorsky S61 N
Tail NumberG-ATBJ
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial

People & Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total0

Conditions

WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0

Appendix: Source Data