BELL 222
Addis Ababa — April 26, 2019
Event Information
| Date | April 26, 2019 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ENG19WA022 |
| Event ID | 20190501X05011 |
| Location | Addis Ababa |
| Country | ET |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | 222 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | NUSC |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | — |
| Weather | — |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 5 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Full Narrative
On April 26, 2019, a Trans Nation Airways, PLC, Bell 222UT helicopter, registered in Ethiopia as ET-AVF crashed near the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia after both engines, Honeywell LTS101-750 turboshafts, lost power.
The investigation is being conducted by the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Ministry of Transport Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau. The NTSB has appointed an Accredited Representative in accordance with the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Design and Manufacture of the engines. Any information regarding this accident will be released by the Ethiopian AAIB.
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.