Bell 206 - B accident near Upper Edgebold, Gb, October 4, 2013
On October 4, 2013 at about 5:15 pm local time, a Bell 206 - B (helicopter), registered GBPWI, was substantially damaged in an accident near Upper Edgebold. 1 person had minor injuries.
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
- October 4, 2013 · about 5:15 pm local time
- Place
- Upper Edgebold, United Kingdom
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Bell 206 - B B · all 206 - Bs on the register
- Registration
- GBPWI · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight
The NTSB's narrative preliminary · quoted from the NTSB record
On October 4, 2013, at 1715 UTC, a Bell 206B, United Kingdom registration G-BPWI, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain and rolled over following a loss of engine power near Upper Edgebold near Shrewsbury, Shopshire, England. The pilot, the sole person on board received minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. 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: This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by, or obtained from, the Air Accidents Investigation Branch of England.
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
What happened, in order
- Loss of engine power (total) during unknown defining event
The aircraft
- Landing gear: fixed
Weather at the time
- Temperature: 0°F (-18°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 |
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