Summary
On August 10, 2017, a Bell 206 (7T-WUF) was involved in an accident near Algiers, AG. The accident resulted in 4 fatal injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
On August 10, 2017, about 0930 coordinated universal time, Bell 206L3 helicopter, Algerian registration 7T-WUF, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain while maneuvering in Algiers, Algeria. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. The local aerial photography flight departed Algiers International Airport (DAAG), Algiers, Algeria, and was conducted under Algerian flight regulations.The Algerian Ministry of Transport, Civil Aviation Authority is investigating the accident.
This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA17WA273. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft 7T-WUF.
Accident Details
Aircraft Information
Analysis
On August 10, 2017, about 0930 coordinated universal time, Bell 206L3 helicopter, Algerian registration 7T-WUF, was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain while maneuvering in Algiers, Algeria. The pilot and three passengers were fatally injured. The local aerial photography flight departed Algiers International Airport (DAAG), Algiers, Algeria, and was conducted under Algerian flight regulations.The Algerian Ministry of Transport, Civil Aviation Authority is investigating the accident. As the State of Manufacture and Design of the engine, the NTSB has appointed a US Accredited Representative under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.
All inquiries concerning this accident should be directed to:
Ministère des Transports
Direction de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie
119, rue Didouche Mourad
Alger, Algérie
Tel.: (213) 2 74 06 81
Fax: (213) 2 74 76 14
This report is for informational purposes and contains only initial information provided by the Government of Algeria.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA17WA273