BELL 430
Kurnoon, September 2, 2009
Event Information
| Date | September 2, 2009 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Kurnoon |
| Country | IN |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | DCA09WA076 |
| Event ID | 20090909X30343 |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | 430 |
| Registration # | VT-APG |
| Operator | Government of Andhra Pradesh Gad (Poll "C") |
| Owner | Government of Andhra Pradesh Gad (Poll "C") |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | IMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 5 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 5 |
Full Narrative
On September 2, 2009, at approximately 0343 UTC, a Government of Andhra Pradesh Gad (Poll "c") Bell 430 helicopter crashed enroute to Chitoor, India from Hyderabad, India. There were 2 crew members and 3 passengers, including the Secretariat of Hyderabad on board. The helicopter was destroyed and there are no reported survivors. The investigation is being conducting by the Central Government of India. The NTSB has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative as the state of manufacture of the engines.
All inquiries related to this investigation should be directed to:
Office of the Director General of Civil Aviation
DGCA Complex
Opposite Safdarjung Airport
New Delhi 110003
India
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.