CEN14WA001

NTSB accident investigation · Bell 206 - B · Upper Edgebold, United Kingdom · October 4, 2013

Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigation
Date
October 4, 2013, 17:15 local (17:15 UTC)
Place
Upper Edgebold, United Kingdom
Injuries
1 minor
Damage
Substantial damage
Phase of flight
Unknown
Aircraft
G-BPWIBell 206 - B
Defining event
Unknown: Loss of engine power (total)
NTSB office
Central Region
Lead agency
Other
Case key
88180

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Sequence of events

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Factual narrative

On October 4, 2013, at 1715 UTC, a Bell 206B, United Kingdom registration G-BPWI, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain and rolled over following a loss of engine power near Upper Edgebold near Shrewsbury, Shopshire, England. The pilot, the sole person on board received minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. 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: 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-BPWI
Reported as
Bell 206 - B (B)
Category
Helicopter
Damage
Substantial damage