BELL 412 - EP
Zakum Field, March 16, 2011
Event Information
| Date | March 16, 2011 |
| Event Type | INC |
| Location | Zakum Field |
| Country | TC |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | ENG11WA054 |
| Event ID | 20131212X33627 |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | 412 - EP |
| Registration # | A6-FLV |
| Operator | Falcon Aviation Services |
| Category | HELI |
| Aircraft Damage | MINR |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | - |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 11 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
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Full Narrative
On March 16, 2011, about 0718 coordinated universal time, a Bell 412EP helicopter, United Arab Emirates (UAE) registration A6-FLV, experienced a failure of the landing gear aft cross tube during loading of the helicopter at Zakum Field, UAE.
The investigation is under the direction of the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the UAE. As the state of design of the helicopter, the NTSB has been requested to assist the GCAA in their investigation.
All inquiries concerning this investigation should be directed to:
General Civil Aviation Authority
Investigation Sector
PO Box 6558
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971 2 4447666
Fax: +971 2 4054535
Email: [email protected]
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.