Smoke in cockpit, force landed, helicopter destroyed in ensuing fire.  Pilot uninjured.  Time approx 10.30pm and location reported as close to (or at?) the MIRA test track.

Date:

3 August, 2013

Reg:

G-JESI

Make:

Eurocopter

Model:

AS350

MSN:

1205

Location:

Fenny Drayton

Country:

UK

Civil / Military:

Civil

Link:

http://www.bea.aero/fr/enquetes/2013/2013.semaine.32.pdf

Link:

https://www.facebook.com/notes/east-midlands-air-support-unit/mira-hinckley-aviation-incident/694381080578666

Link:

http://www.itv.com/news/central/update/2013-08-04/helicopter-fire-pilot-lands-safely/