No fatalities

4 Oct 2013: BELL 206 - B B — Upper Edgebold, United Kingdom

Upper Edgebold, United Kingdom

On 4 Oct 2013, a BELL 206 - B B was involved in an aviation accident near Upper Edgebold, United Kingdom. No fatalities were reported. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A Bell 206B helicopter, registration G-BPWI, was substantially damaged after losing engine power and rolling over near Shrewsbury, Shropshire. The pilot sustained minor injuries.

Accident Overview

On October 4, 2013, at 1715 UTC, a Bell 206B helicopter, United Kingdom registration G-BPWI, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain and rolled over following a loss of engine power. The accident occurred near Upper Edgebold, close to Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England.

Occupant and Injuries

The pilot, who was the sole person on board, received minor injuries.

Circumstances

Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The helicopter experienced a loss of engine power, which led to an impact with terrain and a subsequent rollover.

Investigation

The investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the British government. Further information may be obtained from the Air Accidents Investigations Branch (AAIB) in Farnborough House, Berkshire Copse Road, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU11 2HH, United Kingdom.