CEN13WA296

NTSB accident investigation · Agusta 109E · London, United Kingdom · January 16, 2013

Accident · FatalForeign investigation
Date
January 16, 2013, 07:59 local (07:59 UTC)
Place
London, United Kingdom
Injuries
2 fatal; on the ground: 1 fatal
Damage
Substantial damage
Aircraft
G-CRSTAgusta 109E
NTSB office
Central Region
Lead agency
Other
Case key
87006

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Factual narrative

On January 16, 2013, at 0759 UTC, an Agusta A109E, United Kingdom registration G-CRST, was substantially damaged when it struck a crane and subsequently impacted terrain near Vauxhall Bridge, Central London, England. A post impact fire ensued. The pilot, the sole person on board was fatally injured. One person on the ground was also fatally injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight which departed Redhill, England, and was en route to Elstree, England. 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 510300 Facsimile: +44 (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.

Aircraft

Registration
G-CRST
Reported as
Agusta 109E
Category
Helicopter
Serial number
11017
Damage
Substantial damage
Fire
On-Ground
Flight
Non-U.S., non-commercial
Operator
To Be Advised
Registered owner
To Be Advised