Pilot Debrief

BELL 407 GX near West Bangkala — 2018-11-28

Investigation ongoingWPR19WA038
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Date
2018-11-28
Location
West Bangkala, ID
Aircraft
BELL 407 GX
Registration
PK-JPB
Category
Helicopter
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

Investigated by a foreign authority; NTSB does not determine probable cause.

NTSB narrative

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

NTSB coding

  • Powerplant sys/comp malf/fail · Enroute-cruise

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