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London helicopter crash: Final moments detailed London helicopter crash: Final moments detailed
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Details of the final moments before a helicopter crash in central London which killed two people, have been published by investigators. A passenger due to be collected by a helicopter which crashed in central London had suggested the pilot delay taking off, it has been revealed.
Capt Pete Barnes died after his aircraft hit a crane on The Tower, St George Wharf, in Vauxhall, on 16 January. Pilot Capt Pete Barnes and a pedestrian on the ground died when the helicopter hit a crane in Vauxhall on 16 January.
A report by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch shows the client had concerns about the weather and twice suggested take-off be delayed.
The pilot responded by saying he was already starting his engines.
The report also says evidence indicates the top of the crane on The Tower, St George Wharf, was obscured by cloud and details the final exchange between the pilot and the air traffic controller.
Pedestrian Matthew Wood, 39, of Sutton, south London, was killed on the ground.Pedestrian Matthew Wood, 39, of Sutton, south London, was killed on the ground.
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch said evidence indicated the top of the crane was obscured by cloud.
The report details the final exchange between the pilot and the air traffic controller.
Mr Barnes, 50, was flying from Redhill Aerodrome in Surrey to Elstree when the helicopter crashed into Wandsworth Road.Mr Barnes, 50, was flying from Redhill Aerodrome in Surrey to Elstree when the helicopter crashed into Wandsworth Road.