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AW139 G-LBAL helicopter crash in Gillingham, Norfolk
UK TV news reporting aircraft down on Norfolk/Suffolk border... another US mil aircraft maybe?
21.30z 3/13 |
Developing: civilian helicopter crash in Gillingham, Norfolk
Staffer in the (trusted) Eastern Daily Press newsroom in Norwich has just tweeted the following...
BREAKING: Another major helicopter crash in #Norfolk tonight - #loddon area. Sadly, believed fataliies more here and #EDP24 Edit: additional info as follows. BREAKING: @Norfolkfire at scene of latest #Norfolk copter crash - NOT military according to #EDP24 sources - another major tragedy feared |
Current Norwich weather is 50m in fog I hope it's not related
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Statement from Norfolk Constabulary - now established to have occurred 2 hours ago.
13 March 2013 21:35 Police are currently dealing with a helicopter crash in Gillingham, near Beccles. Officers were called at about 7.30pm which led to a search of the area resulting in the discovery of the crash site. Emergency services remain on scene and a police cordon is in place . |
Not Mil? Another major tragedy?
Early reports relating to aviation incidents are often wide of the mark.. but one imagines that this is not an R22 or similar.... Is there much/any oil-support traffic in this area?
Hoping that the situation isn't as grim as reported. TP |
Do offshore helis still operate out of Beccles?
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Report of one down in Norfolk 13/3/14
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No North Sea ops since 2 decades ago with the old British International op but there is Virage Helicopter Academy with a Schweizer
Virage Helicopter Academy |
No Oil Support helicopters at Beccles any longer. No oil support traffic in the area. You get the occasional S76 going over this area but normally at fairly high level.
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Sky News reporting type as "Agusta Westland". No further info.
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EDP newsroom in Norwich now compiling the breaking story here: helicopter crashes in gillingham near beccles
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Hopefully not EAAA or Police, do both fly from Norwich?
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I know of a landing site in that area - I hope it isn't who it could be!
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I hope it's not "Norbrook 139" (AW139) which I am sure occasionally routes from Beccles down to London Battersea heliport.
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4 people believed to have died https://twitter.com/EDP24
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I am about 5 miles away.It is foggy but not thick.Maybe 100m.visibility.Although that area is marsh so could be thicker.
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4 passengers also mentioned in the local paper. RIP
Breaking: ?Four feared dead? after helicopter crashes in Gillingham, near Beccles - News - Norwich Evening News |
Look East, BBC local TV news, have just confirmed 4 dead.
RIP. |
Based on the location and proximity of a private landing site, the identity of one male passenger is now being speculated on Twitter. No official confirmation.
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Sky mention its an Augusta Westland type.
Gillingham: Four Killed In Helicopter Crash |
Haughy Air AW139 seems to be the way it's possibly heading....thoughts with all concerned :(
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Haughy, Lord Ballyedmond, certainly owns Gillingham Hall. House of Lords - Register of Lords' Interests
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Sky reporting a Northern Ireland link to the crash too according to Twitter.
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Wiki has already been edited.
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Bravo73;
Actually it belongs to his son, also Edward. When I'm not slaving I live three miles away. He has done the estate the world of good. SND |
Originally Posted by Sir Niall Dementia
(Post 8373363)
Bravo73;
Actually it belongs to his son, also Edward. When I'm not slaving I live three miles away. He has done the estate the world of good. SND |
Helicopter down
Can some one please help me my husband was flying Norfolk to newly tonight?
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Lady Boss,
PM me. |
Sky News saying press conference to be held at 23:45
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Bravo 73;
The hall is in a family trust, but the Hon Edward is the beneficiary. Whatever, its irrelevant when people are dead. FNW, thinking of you. |
Anyone know if LH was flying if it was indeed the Haughey 139?
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Probably SAR
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My husband flies G-LBAL any help please
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Lady,
I have left you a PM on here and on Facebook. I don't want to put a mobile number on here. Check your messages and call me or call Norfolk Police - they may be able to help. God Bless |
Sky news have confirmed assistance is being provided by Norbrook Laboratories in Newry (NI) which is owned by Lord Ballyedmond
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Sky news are providing some seemingly accurate info in their bulletins. Condolences to all involved
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BBC News - Norfolk helicopter crash: Four feared dead Standard Noise in the Military Aircrew Forum posted this..... Press reports in NI that it's Eddie Haughey, Baron Ballyedmond, chairman of Norbrook Laboratories. https://www.irishtimes.com/polopoly_..._330/image.jpg |
Originally Posted by SARWannabe
(Post 8373685)
Suspect all you like but that is a particularly insensitive comment when she may well not be. I would keep your suspicions to yourself and leave others to come to their own conclusions.
My condolences to all affected by this tragedy. |
BBC TV news reporting a/c crashed soon after t/o en route to N.I.
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