AAIB investigation to Eurocopter EC135 T2+, G-SPAO - Special Bulletin S9/2013

Special Bulletin providing initial information on the accident that occurred on 29 November 2013, in Glasgow City Centre, Scotland

• From: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
• Published: 16 December 2014

• Category: Commercial - rotorcraft
• Report type: Special bulletin
• Date of occurrence: 29 November 2013
• Aircraft type: Eurocopter EC135 T2+
• Location: Glasgow City Centre, Scotland
• Registration: G-SPAO

Summary:

The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) was notified at 2259 hrs on 29 November 2013 that a helicopter had crashed through the roof of a bar, The Clutha Bar, in the centre of Glasgow. A team of AAIB Inspectors and support staff arrived in Glasgow at 0915 hrs the following morning to commence an investigation.

This Special Bulletin provides initial information on the investigation. No analysis of the facts has been attempted.

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Special Bulletin S9-2013 - Eurocopter EC135 T2+, G-SPAO

Published 16 December 2014