P2-HCB – BELL 407 - NO SERIES – 2015-07-22 NTSB Accident Report

On July 22, 2015, a Bell 407 - NO SERIES (P2-HCB) was involved in an accident near Tifalmin Village Papua New Guinea, PP. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

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.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR15WA231. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft P2-HCB.