Airbus Helicopters AS332 L2 ditching near Shetland Islands

4 fatalities • Shetland Islands, United Kingdom

An Airbus Helicopters AS332 L2 crashed into the North Sea near the Shetland Islands on August 23, 2013.

What happened

On August 23, 2013, at approximately 1717 UTC, an Airbus Helicopters AS332 L2, registration G-WNSB, ditched into the North Sea in the vicinity of the Shetland Islands. The impact resulted in the destruction of the aircraft. The accident resulted in 4 fatalities and 4 serious injuries.

Probable cause

Not stated in the provided source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 Aug 2013 AIRBUS HELICOPTERS 332L2 accident near Shetland Islands, United Kingdom?

An Airbus Helicopters AS332 L2 crashed into the North Sea near the Shetland Islands on August 23, 2013.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 Aug 2013 AIRBUS HELICOPTERS 332L2 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 4 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 Aug 2013 involved a AIRBUS HELICOPTERS 332L2, at Shetland Islands, United Kingdom.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Not stated in the provided source material.

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