BELL 206B-III
Sibu, Malaysia, April 11, 2011
Event Information
| Date | April 11, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Sibu, Malaysia |
| Country | MY |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | WPR11WA200 |
| Event ID | 20110415X25911 |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | 206B-III |
| Registration # | 9M-AXH |
| Operator | Sabah Air Aviation |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 1 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Full Narrative
On April 11, 2011, about 1350 coordinated universal time, a Bell 206B-III, 9M-AXH, collided with terrain during takeoff near Sibu, Malaysia. The pilot was fatally injured and the helicopter was substantially damaged. The helicopter was operated by Sabah Air Aviation under the pertinent civil regulations of Malaysia.
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Malaysia. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Malaysia. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:
Chief Inspector of Air Accidents
Ministry of Transport
Department of Civil Aviation
Level 1, 2, 3 Block D5
Federal Government Administration Centre
62502 Putrajaya
Malaysia
Tel: (60) 3-8871-4000
Fax: (60) 3-8871-4069
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.