Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
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Aircraft Information
Analysis
On September 29, 2013, at 0820 universal coordinated time, a Bell 212, VT-HGB, collided with terrain during cruise flight near Murbad (Thane District), India. The helicopter was destroyed and two flight crew and three passengers were fatally injured. The helicopter was operated by United Heli Charters under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of India. The flight originated from Juhu and was destined for Nagpur.
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:
Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB)
Safdarjung Airport
New Delhi - 110 003
India
Tel No.: +91-011-24620272, 73
Fax No.: +91-011-24616715
email: aaib.moca@nic.in
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR13WA433