5N-BFU

MINR
Unknown

BELL 412 - EP

Accident Details

Date
Friday, April 16, 2010
NTSB Number
DCA11WA118
Location
Warri, Nigeria
Event ID
20120514X42049
Coordinates
5.597222, 5.819444
Aircraft Damage
MINR
Highest Injury
Unknown
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0

Aircraft Information

Registration
5N-BFU
Make
BELL
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
412 - EPB412
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
2

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