BELL 407 - NO SERIES
Zhejiang Province, P.R. China — July 9, 2015
Event Information
| Date | July 9, 2015 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR15WA213 |
| Event ID | 20150715X13850 |
| Location | Zhejiang Province, P.R. China |
| Country | CH |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | 407 - NO SERIES |
| Category | HELI |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | — |
| Weather | — |
Injuries
| Fatal | 2 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 4 |
Full Narrative
On July 9, 2015 at 0225 Universal Coordinated Time, a Bell 407, B-7723, was substantially damaged when it crashed at the Qiandao Lake General Aviation airport, Zhejiang Province P. R. China, while conducting a post-repair hovering test. A total of seven people were on board with 2 of the occupants reported as fatalities. The remaining five occupants received serious to minor injuries. The helicopter was being operated under the pertinent civil regulations of the Government of China.
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 engine.
Further information pertaining to this accident should be directed to:
Aircraft Accident Investigation Division
Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC)
East China Regional Administration of CAAC
300, Yingbin Erlu, Changning Distract, Shanghai,
200335, P R China
Tel: 0086 2122322180
Fax: 0086-21-32160050
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.