Peter Barnes (pilot)

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Peter Barnes
Born1962
Nottingham
Died(2013-01-16)16 January 2013
London
Cause of deathAircraft mid-air collision with a construction crane
NationalityBritish
Known forGreat North Air Ambulance Service rescue

Peter Barnes (1962 – 16 January 2013) was a British commercial helicopter pilot. He was killed on 16 January 2013 when the AgustaWestland AW109 helicopter he was flying collided with a construction crane in central London.

Life and career

Born in

F1 Powerboat World Championship.[1]

As well as his role as a contract pilot, Barnes began to employ his aviation skills for filmwork, and started his own business which he named Helivision Ltd. His professional skills were utilised for a number of film and television productions, including Saving Private Ryan, Die Another Day, and for the BBC documentary series Coast.[1] Based at the Redhill Aerodrome in Surrey he also undertook work for BBC News and Sky News, and was hired to fly a number of prominent people.[2]

Death

Main article: Vauxhall helicopter crash

Shortly before 08:00 GMT on 16 January 2013, Barnes was killed after the

Air Traffic Control for a change of route and permission to land at the London Heliport in Battersea. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch announced an inquiry into the incident, while David Cameron said there would be a review into the rules governing helicopter flights over central London. The crash was the first fatal helicopter crash in central London since records began in 1976.[4][5] A report published by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch on 23 January indicated the client Barnes was to collect had expressed concerns about the weather and twice suggested he delay take-off, but Barnes had already started his engines.[6]

The inquest into their deaths found that "their deaths were accidental and the pilot's decision to fly was unsafe".[7]

References

  1. ^ a b Evans, Martin (17 January 2013). "Helicopter crash: pilot Pete Barnes survived 'near miss' 15 years ago". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 18 January 2013.
  2. ^ Bryant, Miranda; Murray, Dick (16 January 2013). "Second fatality named in London helicopter crash". London Evening Standard. Daily Mail and General Trust. Retrieved 18 January 2013.
  3. ^ Emer Martin & Josh Loeb, 'Matthew Wood, second victim in London helicopter crash, died as he arrived to work early', Evening Standard, Thursday 17 January 2013
  4. ^ Booth, Robert; Addley, Esther; Topham, Gwyn (16 January 2013). "London helicopter crash: Cameron announces review of flight rules". The Guardian. Retrieved 18 January 2013.
  5. ^ "London helicopter crash: What are the rules for pilots?". BBC News. BBC. 16 January 2013. Retrieved 18 January 2013.
  6. ^ "London helicopter crash: Passenger 'had concerns about weather'". BBC News. BBC. 23 January 2013. Retrieved 23 January 2013.
  7. ^ "Vauxhall helicopter crash deaths 'accidental' jury finds"
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