Accident Details
Aircraft Information
Analysis
On July 22, 2015, at 1325 local time, a Bell 407, P2-HCB, registered to and operated by Hevilift, experienced a loss of engine power while maneuvering away from a drilling/exploration camp near Tifalmin Village, Papua New Guinea. The helicopter subsequently landed hard and was substantially damaged. The pilot, the sole occupant, received minor injuries. The flight was being operated under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of Papua New Guinea.
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Government of Papua New Guinea. This report is for information purposes only and contains only information released by the Government of Papua New Guinea. Further information pertaining to this accident may be obtained from:
Papua New Guinea Accident Investigation Commission
P.O. Box 1709
Boroko, NCD
Papua New Guinea
Tel: +765.323.29
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR15WA231