HUGHES 369D
South Malekula, Vanuatu, August 28, 2011
Event Information
| Date | August 28, 2011 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | South Malekula, Vanuatu |
| Country | NH |
| Coordinates | -15.00000, 166.66667 |
| Highest Injury | FATL |
| NTSB Number | WPR11WA421 |
| Event ID | 20110901X52201 |
Aircraft
| Make | HUGHES |
| Model | 369D |
| Registration # | YJ-HEL |
| Operator | Vanuatu Helicopters |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | - |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 1 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 2 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 3 |
Event Location
Full Narrative
On August 28, 2011, at 1500 universal coordinated time, a Hughes 369D, Vanuatu registration YJ-HEL, collided with the ground after the attached long-line became entangled in the rotor system near Malekula, Vanuatu. The helicopter was operated by Vanuatu Helicopters under the pertinent civil regulations of Vanuatu. The pilot was fatally injured, and the two passengers received minor injuries. The helicopter was substantially damaged.
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Vanuatu. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Vanuatu. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:
Civil Aviation Authority Vanuatu (CAAV)
PMB 9068
Port Vila
Vanuatu
SW Pacific
Tel: 678-23301
Fax: 678-23783
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.