Schweizer 269C accident near Blackpool, GB

On September 22, 2009, a Schweizer 269C (helicopter) was involved in an accident near Blackpool, GB. 2 people died. Damage to the aircraft: destroyed.

Date
September 22, 2009
Place
Blackpool, GB
Aircraft
Schweizer 269C · Helicopter
Injuries
2 fatal, 0 serious, 0 minor
Damage
Destroyed
Position
53.782°N, 3.062°W
NTSB ID
20090922X41130

Official records · CEN09WA598

NTSB summary

On September 22, 2009, at 1104 universal coordinated time, a Schweizer 269C helicopter, United Kingdom registered G-LINX, registered to Heli-Lynx Limited, was destroyed when it impacted terrain near Blackpool, Lancashire, England. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The accident flight originated from Blackpool. The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB). This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the government of the United Kingdom. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Air Accidents Investigation Branch Department for Transport Farnborough House Berkshire Copse Road Aldershot, Hampshire GU11 2HH, United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1252 510300 Email: investigations@aaib.gov.uk

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