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BELL 430

Aydin — April 26, 2015

Event Information

DateApril 26, 2015
Event TypeACC
NTSB NumberERA15WA211
Event ID20150514X22344
LocationAydin
CountryTU
Coordinates37.83778, 28.37778
Highest InjuryMINR

Aircraft

MakeBELL
Model430
CategoryHELI
FAR PartNUSN
Aircraft DamageSUBS

Conditions

Light Condition—
Weather—

Injuries

Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
None5
Total Injured2

Event Location

Full Narrative

On April 26, 2015, at 1322 coordinated universal time, a Bell 430, Turkish-registered TC-HSZ, was substantially damaged following a hard landing near Aydin, Turkey. The pilot and co-pilot were not injured. Two passengers sustained minor injuries, and three passengers were not injured.

This investigation is under the jurisdiction and control of the government of Turkey. This report is for informational purposes only and contains only information released by or obtained from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs and Communications (AIB), Turkey.

Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:
Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs and Communications (AIB)
Hanimeli Sok. No. 7
Sihhiye, Ankara, Turkey
Tel 90-312-203-2173
Fax 90-312-229-7289

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.

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