PK-JPB

Substantial
None

BELL 407 GX

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
NTSB Number
WPR19WA038
Location
West Bangkala, Indonesia
Event ID
20181206X23959
Coordinates
-5.476388, 119.523612
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Aircraft Information

Registration
PK-JPB
Make
BELL
Engine Type
Turbo-shaft
Model / ICAO
407 GXB407
Aircraft Type
Rotorcraft
No. of Engines
1

Analysis

On November 28, 2018, about 0850 coordinated universal time, a Bell Helicopter 407 GX, PK-JPB, executed a precautionary landing following the illumination of the engine chip detector caution light near West Bangkala, Indonesia. There were no injuries to the pilot or passenger and the helicopter sustained substantial damage. The helicopter was operated under the pertinent civil regulations of the government of Indonesia.

The National Transportation Safety Committee (NTSC) is investigating the accident. As the state of manufacturer of the helicopter and engine, the NTSB has designated a US accredited representative to assist the NTSC in its investigation.

National Transportation Safety Committee

Ministry of Transportation Building, 3rd Floor

Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur No. 5

Jakarta 10110

Indonesia

Tel.: (62) 21 351-7606

E-mail: knkt@dephub.go.id

Fax: (62) 21 351-7606

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR19WA038