BELL 407
Katra, India — December 30, 2012
Event Information
| Date | December 30, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR13WA187 |
| Event ID | 20130411X24329 |
| Location | Katra, India |
| Country | IN |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | BELL |
| Model | 407 |
| Category | HELI |
| FAR Part | NUSN |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | — |
| Weather | — |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 1 |
| Minor | 6 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 7 |
Full Narrative
On December 30, 2012, at 0645 universal coordinated time, a Bell 407, VT-PHH, registered to and operated by Pawan Hans Helicopter Ltd., experienced a loss of engine power and subsequent hard landing to the Katra Helipad, Katra, India. The helicopter was substantially damaged and the pilot was seriously injured. The six passengers received minor injuries. The helicopter was operated under the pertinent civil regulations of India.
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of India. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of India. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:
Deputy Director General
Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
DGCA Complex
Opposite Safdarjung Airport
New Delhi - 110 003
India
Tel No.: +91-011-24620272, 73
Fax No.: +91-011-24616715
email: [email protected]
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.