Accident Details
Date
Saturday, May 2, 2015
NTSB Number
ENG15WA040
Location
Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea
Event ID
20180613X83707
Aircraft Damage
Unknown
Highest Injury
Unknown
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Aircraft Information
Registration
P2-HSL
Make
BELL
Serial Number
53726
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Analysis
On May 2, 2015, a Bell Helicopters 407 powered by a Roll-Royce M250-C47B turboshaft experienced an unexpected uncommanded high rate of descent while on approach to the helipad with an external load of two diesel fuel drums. The pilot jettisoned his load and subsequently made a safe landing.
The investigation is being conducted by the Accident Investigation Commission (AIC) of Papua New Guinea.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ENG15WA040