B-7475

Substantial
Fatal

BELL 407

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, April 10, 2014
NTSB Number
WPR14WA189
Location
Beijing, P.R. China, Switzerland
Event ID
20140514X55329
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Fatal
Fatalities
1
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

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Aircraft Information

Registration
B-7475
Make
BELL
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
407B407
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

On April 10, 2014, at 0323 universal coordinated time, a Bell 407GX, B-7475, was substantially damaged when it impacted water under unknown circumstances near Beijing, P.R. China. The helicopter was operated by Eastern General Aviation Limited Corporation under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of China. One pilot was fatally injured while the second pilot received minor injuries.

The accident is being investigated by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). The NTSB has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13, as the state of manufacture for the aircraft and engines.

Further information pertaining to this accident should be directed to:

Aircraft Accident Investigation Division

Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC)

Central Southern Regional Administration (CSRA)

China

Tel: +86 20 8613 1650

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR14WA189