Airbus Helicopters 332L2 accident near Shetland Islands, Gb, August 23, 2013
On August 23, 2013 at about 5:17 pm local time, a Airbus Helicopters 332L2, registered GWNSB, was substantially damaged in an accident during approach (IFR final approach) near Shetland Islands. 4 people were killed and 4 people were seriously injured.
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
- August 23, 2013 · about 5:17 pm local time
- Place
- Shetland Islands, United Kingdom
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 4 people were killed and 4 people were seriously injured.
- Weather
- not recorded
- Aircraft
- Airbus Helicopters 332L2
- Registration
- GWNSB · no longer on the register
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Flight
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
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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
- Unknown or undetermined during approach (IFR final approach) 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 | |||
| Passengers | 4 | 3 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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