 A Bristow Westland Wessex 60 of the same type as G-ASWI | |
| Accident | |
|---|---|
| Date | 13 August 1981 |
| Summary | Loss of power |
| Site | Near 12 miles ENE of Bacton, Norfolk in the North Sea 52°56′N 1°46′E / 52.933°N 1.767°E |
| Aircraft | |
| Aircraft type | Westland Wessex |
| Operator | Bristow |
| Registration | G-ASWI |
| Passengers | 11 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Fatalities | 13 |
| Survivors | 0 |
G-ASWI was a Westland Wessex 60, operated by Bristow Helicopters operating between Bacton Gas Terminal, in Norfolk, and Amoco gas platforms in the North Sea. On 13 August 1981 the helicopter lost power to the main rotor gearbox, going out of control during the ensuing autorotation. The flight was carrying 11 gas workers from the Leman gas field to Bacton. All people on board were lost.