What happened
On 3 May 2012, at approximately 21:55 UTC, a Sikorsky S-76C helicopter, registered G-WIWI, was involved in an occurrence near Peasmarsh, East Sussex. The incident took place during the late evening hours.
The investigation
The investigation was carried out by the AAIB field investigators. The inquiry focused on the circumstances surrounding the helicopter's movement and the events leading up to the occurrence in East Sussex. The investigation also addressed previous clerical errors in AAIB records regarding other unrelated incidents to ensure the accuracy of the official registry.