BELL 206 - L4
Remote Location — February 12, 2015
Event Information
| Date | February 12, 2015 |
| Event Type | INC |
| NTSB Number | ENG15RA011 |
| Event ID | 20150224X05152 |
| Location | Remote Location |
| Country | SF |
| Coordinates | -26.48028, 27.33167 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | 206 - L4 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | UNK |
Conditions
| Light Condition | — |
| Weather | — |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On February 12, 2015, a Bell 206L-4 powered by a Rolls-Royce 250-C30P turboshaft engine experienced an uncontained engine failure followed by a successful force landing. This incident is being investigated by the South Africa Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the NTSB is participating as the United States Accredited Representative to the South African CAA as the State of Manufacturer of the engine. For additional information, contact the South African CAA at:
SOUTH AFRICA
Civil Aviation Authority
Accidents Investigations Department
Private Bag X 73
Halfway House 1685
South Africa
Tel.: (27) 11 545 1000/1050
E-mail: [email protected]
Fax: (27) 11 545 1466
Website: http://www.caa.co.za
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.