Accident Overview
On May 30, 2018, at approximately 1225 coordinated universal time (UTC), a Bell 206B helicopter, registration G-OPEN and serial number 4300, impacted terrain and was destroyed. The accident occurred near North Aldborough, North Yorkshire, in the United Kingdom. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, sustained fatal injuries.
Investigation
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom's Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB). The AAIB is the responsible authority for determining the circumstances of the accident. Any further inquiries should be directed to the AAIB at their Farnborough House address in Aldershot, Hampshire, or via their contact information provided.