S2-AFZ – MD HELICOPTER 600N – 2013-02-12 NTSB Accident Report

On February 12, 2013, a Md Helicopter 600N (S2-AFZ) was involved in an accident near Dhaka, Bangladesh, BG. The accident resulted in 6 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

On February 12, 2013, at 0930 universal coordinated time, a MD Helicopter 600N, S2-AFZ, experienced a loss of engine power during cruise flight. The pilot initiated an autorotation to a muddy rice paddy near Dhaka, Bangladesh. The helicopter was operated by Meghna Aviation Ltd under the pertinent civil regulations of Bangladesh. The helicopter was substantially damaged and the two pilots and four passengers received minor injuries.

The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Bangladesh. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Bangladesh.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR13WA175. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft S2-AFZ.