BELL 407
Morobe Province — May 2, 2015
Event Information
| Date | May 2, 2015 |
| Event Type | INC |
| NTSB Number | ENG15WA040 |
| Event ID | 20180613X83707 |
| Location | Morobe Province |
| Country | PP |
| Highest Injury | — |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | 407 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | UNK |
Conditions
| Light Condition | — |
| Weather | — |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Full Narrative
On May 2, 2015, a Bell Helicopters 407 powered by a Roll-Royce M250-C47B turboshaft experienced an unexpected uncommanded high rate of descent while on approach to the helipad with an external load of two diesel fuel drums. The pilot jettisoned his load and subsequently made a safe landing.
The investigation is being conducted by the Accident Investigation Commission (AIC) of Papua New Guinea.
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.