Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CEN13WA296

Aircraft #1

G-CRST

AGUSTA 109E

Factual Information

On January 16, 2013, at 0759 UTC, an Agusta A109E, United Kingdom registration G-CRST, was substantially damaged when it struck a crane and subsequently impacted terrain near Vauxhall Bridge, Central London, England. A post impact fire ensued. The pilot, the sole person on board was fatally injured. One person on the ground was also fatally injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight which departed Redhill, England, and was en route to Elstree, England. This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the British government. Any further information may be obtained from: Air Accidents Investigations Branch Farnborough House Berkshire Copse Road Aldershot, Hampshire GU11 2HH, United Kingdom Telephone: +44 1252 510300 Facsimile: +44 (0) 1252 376999 E-mail: investigations@aaib.gov.uk This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the Air Accidents Investigation Branch of England.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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