D2-EYIBELL 4302016-09-16 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
Unknown

BELL 430

Summary

On September 16, 2016, a Bell 430 (D2-EYI) was involved in an accident near Cabinda, AO. The aircraft was destroyed.

The Angola Ministry of Transport (MoT) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BELL 430 helicopter that occurred on September 16, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the MoT's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Manufacturer and Design of the engine. All investigative information will be released by the MoT.

This accident is documented in NTSB report DCA16WA232. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft D2-EYI.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, September 16, 2016
NTSB Number
DCA16WA232
Location
Cabinda, Angola
Event ID
20161007X45806
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
Unknown
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BELL
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
430B430
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
2

Analysis

The Angola Ministry of Transport (MoT) has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a BELL 430 helicopter that occurred on September 16, 2016. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the MoT's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as the State of Manufacturer and Design of the engine. All investigative information will be released by the MoT.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# DCA16WA232