BELL 407 GX
West Bangkala — November 28, 2018
Event Information
| Date | November 28, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR19WA038 |
| Event ID | 20181206X23959 |
| Location | West Bangkala |
| Country | ID |
| Coordinates | -5.47639, 119.52361 |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | 407 GX |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | — |
| Weather | — |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On November 28, 2018, about 0850 coordinated universal time, a Bell Helicopter 407 GX, PK-JPB, executed a precautionary landing following the illumination of the engine chip detector caution light near West Bangkala, Indonesia. There were no injuries to the pilot or passenger and the helicopter sustained substantial damage. The helicopter was operated under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of Indonesia.
The National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC) is investigating the accident. As the state of manufacturer of the helicopter and engine, the NTSB has designated a US accredited representative to assist the NTSC in its investigation.
National Transportation Safety Committee
Ministry of Transportation Building, 3rd Floor
Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur No. 5
Jakarta 10110
Indonesia
Tel.: (62) 21 351-7606
E-mail: [email protected]
Fax: (62) 21 351-7606
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.