VT-PHH

Substantial
Serious

BELL 407S/N: 53210

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, December 30, 2012
NTSB Number
WPR13WA187
Location
Katra, India, India
Event ID
20130411X24329
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
6
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
7

Aircraft Information

Registration
VT-PHH
Make
BELL
Serial Number
53210
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
407B407
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

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: amitdgca@gmail.com

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR13WA187