Accident
On September 22, 2009, at 1104 universal coordinated time, a Schweizer 269C helicopter, United Kingdom registered G-LINX, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Blackpool, Lancashire, England. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The accident flight originated from Blackpool.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft was a Schweizer 269C helicopter, registered G-LINX, and was registered to Heli-Lynx Limited. The helicopter was destroyed in the impact.
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB). This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the government of the United Kingdom. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from the Air Accidents Investigation Branch, Department for Transport, Farnborough House, Berkshire Copse Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 2HH, United Kingdom, Tel: +44 (0) 1252 510300, Email: [email protected].