BELL 407
Beijing, P.R. China — April 10, 2014
Event Information
| Date | April 10, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR14WA189 |
| Event ID | 20140514X55329 |
| Location | Beijing, P.R. China |
| Country | CH |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | 407 |
| Category | HELI |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | — |
| Weather | — |
Injuries
| Fatal | 1 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Probable Cause
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Full Narrative
On April 10, 2014, at 0323 universal coordinated time, a Bell 407GX, B-7475, was substantially damaged when it impacted water under unknown circumstances near Beijing, P.R. China. The helicopter was operated by Eastern General Aviation Limited Corporation under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of China. One pilot was fatally injured while the second pilot received minor injuries.
The accident is being investigated by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). The NTSB has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, as the state of manufacture for the aircraft and engines.
Further information pertaining to this accident should be directed to:
Aircraft Accident Investigation Division
Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC)
Central Southern Regional Administration (CSRA)
China
Tel: +86 20 8613 1650
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.