G-ATBJ

Substantial
None

SIKORSKY S61

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, February 1, 2018
NTSB Number
CEN18WA090
Location
Marchwood, New Hampshire, United Kingdom
Event ID
20180205X92908
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0

Aircraft Information

Registration
G-ATBJ
Make
SIKORSKY
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
S61S61
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
2

Analysis

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.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN18WA090