Agusta AW-139 incident near Norfolk, England, Gb, December 23, 2008
On December 23, 2008 at about 2:05 pm local time, a Agusta AW-139 (helicopter), registered GCHCV, suffered minor damage in an incident near Norfolk, England (North Denes Airfield). It was a business flight under non-U.S. private rules. No one was hurt.
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- December 23, 2008 · about 2:05 pm local time
- Place
- Norfolk, England, United Kingdom · North Denes Airfield
- Type
- Incident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Agusta AW-139
- Registration
- GCHCV · no longer on the register · serial 41005
- Damage
- Minor damage
- Flight
- Business flight · non-U.S. private rules
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On December 23, 2008, an Agusta AW-139 helicopter, registration G-CHCV, experienced multiple system failures including a false baggage compartment fire warning near Norfolk, England, United Kingdom. The flight subsequently returned to the departure airport and landed safely. The two pilots on-board were not injured. The flight originated from North Denes Airfield, Norfolk, England. The intended destination was oil rig Noble Julie located in the North Sea. The incident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB). This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information obtained for or released by the government of the United Kingdom. Any further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from: Department for Transport Air Accidents Investigation Branch Berkshire Copse Road Aldershot, Hampshire GU11 2HH, United Kingdom Tel: +44 1252 510300 Fax: +44 1252 376999 http://www.aaib.dft.gov.uk
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Crew member
- Injury: no injuries
The aircraft
- Maximum gross weight: 14,112 lb
- Landing gear: fixed
- Engine 1: Pratt & Whitney PT6C (turboshaft); 0 hours total
- Engine 2: Pratt & Whitney PT6C (turboshaft); 0 hours total
- Operator: Chc Scotia Ltd
The flight
- Departed from: Norfolk
- Destination: North Sea
- Flight plan: not recorded
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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