Summary
On April 16, 2010, a Bell 412 - EP (5N-BFU) was involved in an accident near Warri, NI. The aircraft sustained minor damage.
On April 16, 2010, about 1255 UTC, 5N-BFU, Bell 412EP, operated by Bristow Pan African Airline, had a loss of power followed by an autorotative landing and collision with the ground at Warri, Delta State, Nigeria. There were no injuries to the 3 occupants. The helicopter received minor damage. There was no fire. The flight originated at Warri.
An investigation was instituted by the Nigeria Accident Investigation Bureau (NAIB). As the State of manufacture of the helicopter, a US Accredited Representative was appointed. Please direct inquiries about the investigation to the NAIB.
Nigeria Accident Investigation Bureau P.M.B. 106 Murtala Muhammed International Airport Ikeja, Lagos Nigeria
This accident is documented in NTSB report DCA11WA118. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft 5N-BFU.
Accident Details
Aircraft Information
Analysis
On April 16, 2010, about 1255 UTC, 5N-BFU, Bell 412EP, operated by Bristow Pan African Airline, had a loss of power followed by an autorotative landing and collision with the ground at Warri, Delta State, Nigeria. There were no injuries to the 3 occupants. The helicopter received minor damage. There was no fire. The flight originated at Warri.
An investigation was instituted by the Nigeria Accident Investigation Bureau (NAIB). As the State of manufacture of the helicopter, a US Accredited Representative was appointed. Please direct inquiries about the investigation to the NAIB.
Nigeria Accident Investigation Bureau
P.M.B. 106
Murtala Muhammed International Airport
Ikeja, Lagos
Nigeria
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DCA11WA118