Full Narrative
On August 10, 2017, about 0930 coordinated universal time, Bell 206L3 helicopter, Algerian registration 7T-WUF, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain while maneuvering in Algiers, Algeria. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. The local aerial photography flight departed Algiers International Airport (DAAG), Algiers, Algeria, and was conducted under Algerian flight regulations.The Algerian Ministry of Transport, Civil Aviation Authority is investigating the accident. As the State of Manufacture and Design of the engine, the NTSB has appointed a US Accredited Representative under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.
All inquiries concerning this accident should be directed to:
Ministère des Transports
Direction de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie
119, rue Didouche Mourad
Alger, Algérie
Tel.: (213) 2 74 06 81
Fax: (213) 2 74 76 14
This report is for informational purposes and contains only initial information provided by the Government of Algeria.
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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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